Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - AMS and ID | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist specializing in antimicrobial stewardship. The role requires providing advanced clinical services, leading pharmacy education and training, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will possess a pharmacy degree and experience in clinical services, with the possibility of supporting the independent prescribing qualification within the first year. A commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace is emphasized.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidized transport and parking

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advanced clinical pharmacy services.
• Ability to develop and deliver training for staff.
• Strong communication and liaison skills with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with senior staff to promote safe use of antimicrobials.
• Provide clinical pharmacy service to Microbiology and Infectious Diseases team.
• Lead pharmacy training and clinical audits.

Skills

Independent prescribing skills

Advanced clinical pharmacy service

Training delivery

Research skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Independent prescriber qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases. There is now an exciting opportunity to join the antimicrobial stewardship and Infectious diseases (AMS-ID) pharmacy service as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the AMS-ID pharmacy team and work with the Principal AMS-ID Pharmacist to develop the service over the coming years. You will provide an advanced clinical service to the AMS-ID wards, as well as assisting the Principal AMS-ID Pharmacist to provide leadership within the directorate. You will lead on trust and pharmacy based education and training matters associated with AMS-ID, as well as on AMS-ID service evaluations and audit reporting. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual, who ideally holds an independent prescribing qualification, but would be open to supporting candidates through this within the first 12 months of the post. The Department of Pharmacy at CUH is ambitious and forward thinking, supporting the development of electronic solutions to enhance patient care. We are committed to supporting the development of staff through schemes such as the RPS Advanced Portfolio. Please refer to appendix one of the job description for more details.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of antimicrobials.
• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Microbiology, and the Infectious Diseases team
• Provide specialist pharmacist advice and service to designated wards / clinical areas (AMS/ID).
• Act as the nominated pharmacy lead for the development and delivery of training in the specialist clinical area (AMS) for pharmacy staff and other staff groups as required.
• Act as the nominated pharmacy lead for AMS clinical audits, service evaluations and quality improvement projects
• Prescribe medication for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH pharmacist prescribing policy;
• Participate in and lead where required on novel pharmacy projects in the care of patients in designated clinical area (AMS/ID);
• Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service.
• Provide pharmacy leadership to the designated clinical area (AMS/ID)
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber or work towards achieving this qualification
• Continuously develop and refine models of care through pharmacist-led ward rounds, proactively generating new approaches and adapting existing practices in response to evolving service requirements.

About CUH

The Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2025

Interviews are due to be held on 29th September 2025

Benefits

• At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
• CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025