Lead Pharmacist - Infection Management and HIV

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacist to shape and deliver HIV pharmacy services and antimicrobial stewardship. This pivotal role involves leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality improvements in a senior position, ensuring effective patient care. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical knowledge and be a registered pharmacist with substantial experience in hospital settings, particularly in infectious diseases.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidized parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with substantial post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in patient consultations and practical implementation of national guidance.
• Capability in advanced clinical practice in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HIV pharmacy services.
• Drive AMS initiatives, including policy development and training.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties and networks.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge in HIV and AMS

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Organisational skills

Education

Masters level degree in pharmacy

Registered independent prescriber

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, and HIV care? Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team, with a unique opportunity to shape and deliver both HIV pharmacy services and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) across the Trust. You will also be the named lead for Antifungal Stewardship (AFS).

About the Role

This is a senior post with a 50:50 split between HIV pharmacy and AMS responsibilities, plus acting as the lead for antifungal stewardship. You will:

• Lead and develop HIV pharmacy services, providing advanced clinical input and supporting MDTs.
• Drive AMS initiatives, including policy development, audit, training, and reporting.
• Oversee quality improvement projects, service development, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties, and regional/national networks.
• Be the named lead for Antifungal Stewardship

About You

You will be a registered pharmacist with substantial post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy, ideally with expertise in infectious diseases, HIV, and/or antimicrobial stewardship. You will have:

• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in HIV and AMS.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Experience in service development, audit, and multidisciplinary working.
• Independent prescribing qualification (or working towards).
• A commitment to patient-centred care, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About us

Our Trust

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. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services for regional, national and international populations.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage applicants irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or social economic background.

Details

Date posted: 08 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180-B-254187

Location: Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job responsibilities

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

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, priority is given to applicants at risk of redundancy; interviews cannot be guaranteed.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Visa guidance may apply.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 13 October 2025. Interviews are due to be held week commencing 20 October 2025.

Benefits

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, and subsidised parking. Staff facilities include hot food 24/7, a staff pod break space, and a range of flexible working options to support work–life balance. We welcome Armed Forces applications.

Responsibilities and/or Qualifications

Essential — Qualifications: Masters level degree in pharmacy; registered with the GPhC; Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice or Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent); registered independent prescriber with the GPhC; Train the trainer course (or equivalent).

Desirable — MSc in Clinical Pharmacy; leadership/management development; risk management; medicines reconciliation; Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership; research degrees or progress.

Experience — Essential: extensive post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist (band 8a), patient consultations, wide clinical coverage, practical implementation of national guidance (e.g., NICE), antimicrobial stewardship, drug expenditure analysis, high-cost medicines management, and project leadership. Desirable: experience at band 8b, cross-site experience, independent prescribing for a patient group, business case development, research leadership, and multi-site practice.

Knowledge — Essential: advanced clinical knowledge in the specialty, NICE/HEE/NHS guidelines, NHS changes, IT literacy, electronic prescribing, clinical audit, non-medical prescribing, NHS commissioning. Desirable: further IT and research methodology knowledge.

Skills — Essential: expert practice at Advanced Stage II, strong organisation, communication, leadership, teaching, report writing, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, resilience under pressure, staff training materials. Desirable: ability to write research proposals and grant applications.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Certificate of Sponsorship may be required for UK visa applicants. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. UK visa guidance links are provided in the original post.

Employer details

Employer: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk