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Are you passionate about improving antimicrobial use and patient safety across a whole health system? We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacy professional to lead key antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This is an exciting opportunity to take a system-wide leadership role, delivering high-impact initiatives that improve antimicrobial prescribing, reduce unwarranted variation, and support better patient outcomes. A key focus of the role will be leading a penicillin allergy de-labelling (PADL) programme within GP practices.
Working within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), this secondment offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into commissioning, system leadership and how care is planned and delivered across an integrated care system. It is particularly valuable for candidates who have primarily worked in provider organisations such as acute trusts and are keen to broaden their experience and understanding of how services are designed, commissioned and connected at system level.
Job summary
This role leads the delivery of antimicrobial stewardship projects across the Integrated Care System, ensuring alignment with national policy and local priorities. The incumbent will manage defined workstreams, coordinate activity across organisations, and ensure delivery against agreed milestones and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
You will work across organisational boundaries, influencing practice, engaging stakeholders, and turning evidence into meaningful change. The role is ideal for someone with strong clinical or medicines optimisation knowledge, excellent relationship‑building skills, and a drive to lead improvement at scale.
Job responsibilities
- Lead and deliver AMS improvement projects, including the implementation of the PADL programme.
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, trusts and system partners to embed evidence-based prescribing practices.
- Analyse complex data to identify priorities, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and implement tools, resources and educational materials to support practice change.
- Provide expert advice and contribute to the development of AMS policies, guidelines and service improvements.
- Plan and facilitate meetings, workshops and training sessions to support engagement and delivery.
- Engage a wide range of stakeholders, communicating and influencing effectively.
- Interpret and analyse complex data, making recommendations to health and care staff.
- Deliver projects within competing priorities and deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Society (pharmacist or pharmacy technician).
- Practical experience and theoretical study/knowledge equivalent to a postgraduate diploma/foundation degree in medicines optimisation.
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Prioritise own work effectively, planning short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Effectively organise, influence and network with stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience delivering training and educational resources.
- Knowledge of GP prescribing systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- National AMS policy, NICE guidance and data interpretation.
- Legal knowledge relating to medicines and medication administration across primary care settings.
- Understanding of evidence-based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; negotiate with stakeholders on controversial issues.
- Engage with peers, other professionals and colleagues to support appropriate interventions.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Essential
- Decide relevant actions, make recommendations and decisions on difficult and contentious issues.
- Analyse complex data and situations to develop a range of options.
IT and digital literacy
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, interpretation and presentation, and other MS Office applications.
- Use dashboards (e.g. ePACT) and audit tools.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (104)
Address
- Omega House
- Eastleigh
- SO50 5PB
- United Kingdom
Website: https://www.hantsiowhealthandcare.org.uk/icb
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata
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