Principal Pharmacist - Infection Management - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Principal Pharmacist for Infection Management. This role will involve leading infection management services, providing expert advice on antimicrobials, and ensuring compliance with national guidelines. The successful candidate will contribute to clinical governance, education, and training initiatives within a supportive team environment. The position is critical for enhancing patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal Pharmacist or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of infection management and control strategies.
• Ability to provide guidance on the use of antimicrobials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop infection management services.
• Ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
• Get involved in clinical governance and education.

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Principal Pharmacist for Infection Management to join our dedicated pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced pharmacist to play a pivotal role in managing infection control strategies and delivering expert pharmaceutical care within the Trust.

The Principal Pharmacist for Infection Management will lead and develop infection management services within the Trust, providing expert advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams on the appropriate use of antimicrobials. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across the Trust, supporting infection prevention and control initiatives, and ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines.

As part of your role, you will also be involved in clinical governance, education and training, audit, and research initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals in a fast-paced and varied environment.

Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice

You will be a vital leader within the pharmacy service in our Trust and the principal pharmacist for Infection management.

Responsibilities

• Work to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum
• This includes:
• Take professional responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the designated (CBU) / Specialty area and associated clinical areas and wards to meet their goals.
• Act as line manager as shown in the organisational structure chart.
• Provide expert clinical and service information to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.

Diversity, Inclusion and Benefits

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025