• Job Description

  Req#: H9130-25-0456?language=en&page=1017&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Antibiotic resistance is one of top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Termed as the silent pandemic, the significant impact it will have across all health care settings will undoubtedly affect everything we do.

  Do you think you could make a difference and help optimise our antibiotic prescribing in SBUHB; helping to protect our patients both now and in the future?

  This is a varied and challenging role and involves working with a wide range of health care professionals across both primary and secondary care. You will join a friendly and forward thinking team of antimicrobial pharmacists, antimicrobial technician, microbiology /infectious diseases doctors and a project support officer to help drive forward the antimicrobial stewardship work-plan.

  Main duties of the job

  Following an induction period your time will be split between working in the acute hospitals and within primary care.

  A large proportion of the role within the acute hospitals involves direct clinical input into patient care through both general ward cover and regular attendance on MDT infection and stewardship ward rounds with Consultant Microbiologists. These include:

  • ITU and Cardiac ITU ward rounds

  • Trauma and orthopaedics MDT

  • Burns MDT

  • OPAT MDT

  • Consultant Microbiologist led antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds

  Within primary care, amongst a variety of roles, you will be working with GP practices to assess prescribing and using quality improvement methodology to support changes in prescribing practices as needed.

  Other roles and opportunities include guideline writing, delivering education and training and leading on quality improvement projects within specific areas.

  You will also join a strong network of Welsh antimicrobial pharmacists with lots of opportunities for both national and even international working. Ideal for enhancing your portfolio / CV and shaping your future career.

  About us

  We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

  As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

  You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

  There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

  Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

  If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  130-PST043-0525

  Job locations

  Morriston Hospital & Primary Care

  Swansea

  SA6 6NL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Registered with GPhC
  • Postgraduate Diploma or other relevant qualification/equivalent experience
  • Therapeutics - in depth knowledge of drugs in current use and medicines optimization and excellent knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and HCAI issues
  • Knowledge of medicines management issues across primary, acute and domiciliary care settings.

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of prescribing software (CASPA) and GP in-practice clinical systems

  Experience

  Essential

  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Previous experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multiagency work.
  • Experience of facilitating change to improve clinical practice.
  • Experience of delivering training sessions to varied groups

  Desirable

  • Experience in relevant primary care or secondary care role
  • Evidence of strategy development and change management in complex situations

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • To work independently and effectively, with a high degree of motivation for long periods
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide leadership, motivate people and facilitate change
  • Able to utilise information technology, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation packages effectively e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to ensure urgent work is completed on time.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Registered with GPhC
  • Postgraduate Diploma or other relevant qualification/equivalent experience
  • Therapeutics - in depth knowledge of drugs in current use and medicines optimization and excellent knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and HCAI issues
  • Knowledge of medicines management issues across primary, acute and domiciliary care settings.

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of prescribing software (CASPA) and GP in-practice clinical systems

  Experience

  Essential

  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Previous experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multiagency work.
  • Experience of facilitating change to improve clinical practice.
  • Experience of delivering training sessions to varied groups

  Desirable

  • Experience in relevant primary care or secondary care role
  • Evidence of strategy development and change management in complex situations

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • To work independently and effectively, with a high degree of motivation for long periods
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide leadership, motivate people and facilitate change
  • Able to utilise information technology, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation packages effectively e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to ensure urgent work is completed on time.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Swansea Bay University Health Board

  Address

  Morriston Hospital & Primary Care

  Swansea

  SA6 6NL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Swansea Bay University Health Board

  Address

  Morriston Hospital & Primary Care

  Swansea

  SA6 6NL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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