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Are you an innovative pharmacist passionate about antimicrobial stewardship?If so why not join the University Hospitals of Leicester as aPrincipal Pharmacist in Antimicrobialsand lead initiatives to enhance patient care, reduce resistance, and promote cost-effective prescribing across our Trust.Hours:Full timeLocation:Leicester Royal Infirmary (Base), Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield HospitalKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver advanced clinical leadership in antimicrobial use, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national standards (e.g., NICE guidelines). Shape strategic decisions as a key member of the Antimicrobial Working Party and Infection Control Committee. Develop and implement clinical protocols, antimicrobial policies, and stewardship strategies across three hospital sites. Collaborate closely with microbiology, pharmacy, and clinical teams to optimise evidence-based prescribing, including therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and active participation in ward rounds. Analyse annual antimicrobial expenditure (£5.5 million) and drive initiatives to improve cost-efficiency and prescribing practices. Lead research, audits, and educational programmes, delivering training to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff. Engage with regional and national stakeholders to align practices with emerging NHS priorities and antimicrobial trends.We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We Have Four Primary Goalshigh-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellenceAnd we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one teamThis is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trustfurther details / informal visits contact: Name: Mohamed Rahman Job title: Chief Pharmacist Email address: Telephone number: 07944232448Corrine Ashton Directorate Lead Pharmacist07950 882918 #J-18808-Ljbffr