Lead Pharmacist - Anti-infectives

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Lead Pharmacist - Anti-infectives
Closing date: 13 August 2026

Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our team on a fixed-term basis (12 months) to provide cover for the current Lead Pharmacist during a period of maternity leave.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within our Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Department of Clinical Microbiology, the Antimicrobial Stewardship team, and a wide range of multidisciplinary specialists involved in the management of infections.

As deputy to the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving the antimicrobial stewardship agenda, supporting the implementation of strategies to optimise the use of anti-infectives, and contributing to improved patient outcomes across the organisation and wider north West London Acute Programme Group.

Main duties of the job

• To lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services and Consultant Microbiologists in accordance with appropriate Trust and Hospital objectives.
• To support the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective use of anti-infective treatments within the Trust.
• To provide professional leadership for, and management of the pharmacy staff working within anti-infective roles.
• To lead on providing a framework for the provision of a safe, effective and appropriate anti-infective treatments alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services.
• To be responsible for the education and training of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship.
• To develop and maintain consistently high-quality pharmaceutical advice on anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship.
• To lead and be a role model, as a senior pharmacist and for antimicrobial stewardship.
• To lead on the strategic development of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services and Microbiology Consultants.
• To report on anti-infective prescribing and ensure cost-effective anti-infective usage across the Trust.

About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £72,719 to £83,505 a year
Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 337-NP-9821DG
Job locations: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Diploma Pharmacy Practice
• Evidence of formal management training

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in anti-infective treatments
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice

Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential

• Actively seeks to improve the ward and clinical services provided to enhance quality of patient care
• Demonstrate excellent writing skills

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: LNWH NHS Trust website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Pharmacist Infection Services
Cassandra Watson
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