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Applications are invited for the post of Antimicrobial Support Worker based at Lincoln County Hospital
About the Department…
The Pharmacy Departments within ULHT provide ward based, Dispensary, and Aseptic Dispensing Services to a range of general and specialist areas including Admissions Unit, General Medical and Surgical, Haematology and Oncology and Critical Care wards. We have a good integrated team of Clinical Pharmacists, Technicians and Support Workers and there is a supportive Pharmacy Education and Training team.
This post will support the specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacists that work across the Trust , in delivery of various Antimicrobial Stewardship initiatives. This work affects the functioning of modern healthcare as we know it and involves collaboration across all specialities. The post will be based at Lincoln County Hospital but the successful applicants may need to travel to other sites within the Trust.
About the Role….
We are looking for an adventurous and adaptable individual who is committed, enthusiastic and hardworking. Duties will include accessing pharmacy databases on a regular basis to extract data, populate reporting templates, and disseminate surveillance reports across the Trust. The role will need excellent communication skills with all levels of staff and the Public. You will be responsible for organising paperwork, actions, and communications for key meetings with regards to Antimicrobial Stewardship. Based in the office for a significant part of the day, you will need to be able to work unsupervised, under pressure and prioritise according to deadlines and urgency. Following any necessary training you will be given the opportunity to gain experience in delivering educational sessions and organising of study days. On the wards, you will be involved in audit and help relay important messages to improve patient care and safety. This is a new role which will always be challenging and very demanding , but also rewarding in equal measure.
What we’re looking for…..
You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be confident speaking to patients, nursing staff, prescribers and other health care staff. You will need to have experience working in a hospital or community healthcare settings. You will have good computer skills, and be familiar with Microsoft. Training and development of this role will be provided on the job. The role will deal with relaying generic drug names and medical conditions on a daily basis, so this is something you will need to be comfortable and confident with.
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