Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Strategic Lead

Due to a successful application to NHS England for funding to support Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) leadership across Dorset, Somerset and BSW we are looking to recruit a registered Health Care Professional to embed clinical leadership and drive a coordinated, cross-System approach to AMR. The postholder will lead improvement efforts across the ICB Cluster with focused priorities for each existing ICB footprint based on available data.

We are looking for a senior clinical leader with experience in infection management, antimicrobial stewardship or infection prevention and management with a proven ability to lead a cross-sector improvement initiative.

This is a part-time post of up to 18.75 hours per week. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Develop key AMR priorities for each current System, aligning to a Cluster approach where possible.

Use national and local data to identify outlier trends and target interventions.

Drive collaboration across primary care, secondary care, community and mental health, UKSHA, Public Health, councils, etc. for a multi-sector approach to Infection, Prevention and Management.

Improve prescribing practices, but also support initiatives to prevent infections in the context of 'Infection Prevention and Management (IPM)'.

Implement a governance structure for IPM and AMR across the Cluster.

Report to the ICB Board and to NHS England with regards to progress.

To ensure formal national reporting of the project to the NHS AMR Board agreed with the NHS England Project Team. A quarterly highlight report will need to be submitted by the ICB to the NHS Engalnd AMR contral team to enable this.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natasha King Job title: Chief Pharmacist Email address: Sign in to view email