Resident Pharmacist

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Cambridge is seeking motivated pharmacists to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include providing clinical services and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and registration with GPhC. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered, along with benefits such as free accommodation and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Registered as a pharmacist with GPhC required.
• Experience working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical services in each section of rotation.
• Participate in the Resident first-on-call Service.
• Gaining additional support via clinical supervision.

Skills

Computer literate

Strong communication skills

Good patient consultation skills

Problem-solving

Education

MPharm or equivalent EU qualification

Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable pharmacists who can demonstrate that they meet our Trust values. You must be able to work as part of the Pharmacy, and wider multi‑disciplinary team, to deliver excellent pharmaceutical care and services to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Provide pharmaceutical services as required in each section of the rotation.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards.
• Participate in the Resident first‑on‑call Service to Addenbrooke's Hospital and other hospitals as required.
• Undertake postgraduate studies appropriate to the level of competence and availability of funding.

Free accommodation in a shared flat is provided with this position.

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1100 beds, the Trust focuses on delivering high‑quality care that is all about people – patients, staff and partners. CUH is recognised for providing ‘outstanding’ care and is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission.

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 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.

Details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180‑B‑254228

Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital – Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job responsibilities

You will receive guidance and feedback to aid your development as well as gaining additional support via our clinical supervision programme. We run regular pharmacist teaching sessions within the department which includes dedicated rotational pharmacist teaching sessions delivered on a variety of topics by specialist pharmacists as well as external speakers.

We fund a range of postgraduate pharmacy practice diplomas to support our pharmacists through the first few years of their careers; all pharmacists undertaking these programmes are assigned a personal tutor from within the department.

Free accommodation in a shared flat is provided with this position.

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, 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 30th November 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025.

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
• completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment; or
• the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

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).

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals we want to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, and day nurseries.

Our good work programme currently includes reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site, free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and free travel to and from the Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on‑site for eligible staff.

On the CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. We have recently 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 a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.

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.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MPharm or equivalent EU qualification
• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Postgraduate certificate or diploma in Pharmacy practice

Experience (Essential)

• Postgraduate training recognised by GPhC
• Experience working in a team
• Experience making decisions independently

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy in at least one speciality
• Knowledge of NICE guidance and NPSA alerts

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of research and audit methodologies

Skills (Essential)

• Computer literate with experience of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Good patient consultation skills
• Able to act independently or as part of a team
• Able to recognise own limitations
• Able to cope under pressure
• Able to solve problems
• Able to act on own initiative

Additional Requirements (Essential)

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues, according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Employer details

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Addenbrookes Hospital – Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

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