Advanced Clinical Pharmacist- Respiratory, Allergy and Immunology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cambridge is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to lead inpatient respiratory care and support outpatient services. The position requires experience in respiratory pharmacy and ideally an independent prescribing qualification. Opportunities for professional development and support for obtaining qualifications are available. The role also involves developing electronic solutions to improve patient care.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Staff travel benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist in a respiratory pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Qualified independent prescriber is ideal, support provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient respiratory patient care.
• Provide support to outpatient allergy and immunology services.
• Develop electronic solutions for better patient care.

Skills

Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist within respiratory pharmacy

Independent prescribing qualification

Support staff development

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are restructuring and appointing to two new posts within the pharmacy medicine team: Lead Pharmacist- medicine- operations and clinical effectiveness; Lead Pharmacist- medicine- education and Improvement. There is now an exciting opportunity to join the respiratory pharmacy service as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the respiratory pharmacy team and lead inpatient respiratory patient care on our bespoke-designed respiratory medicine ward and intermediate dependency respiratory care unit. You will also provide directorate services to the outpatient specialties of allergy and immunology, supporting them on matters regarding medication storage, medication safety and formulary access to medicines. We are looking for an experienced individual who ideally holds an independent prescribing qualification, but would be open to supporting the right candidate through this within the first 12 months of the post.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient respiratory patient care on the respiratory medicine ward and intermediate dependency respiratory care unit.
• Provide directorate services to outpatient allergy and immunology regarding medication storage, medication safety and formulary access to medicines.
• Support the development of electronic solutions to enhance patient care.
• Support staff development through programmes such as the RPS Advanced Portfolio.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist within respiratory pharmacy.
• Ideally hold an independent prescribing qualification; if not, support will be provided within the first 12 months of the post.

Department and Context

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 staff development through schemes such as the RPS Advanced Portfolio. The Trust values diversity and inclusion and aims to create an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Closing and Other Details

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 29 September 2025.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised. In addition, there are visa and sponsorship considerations: this role requires eligibility under Home Office rules for visa sponsorship; guidance will be provided in the Applicant Information Pack.

Benefits

Benefits to you include development opportunities, on-site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries. Staff travel benefits and flexible working options are available, with additional facilities on campus.

Equal Opportunities

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Applications are welcome irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socio-economic background.