Resident Pharmacist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Cambridge is seeking highly motivated pharmacists to join their team. The role involves providing pharmaceutical services across various specialties through rotational training, allowing candidates to gain invaluable clinical experience. The Trust values inclusivity and offers extensive development opportunities, including postgraduate studies support and flexible working arrangements. Free accommodation is provided, along with various benefits aimed at staff well-being.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost transport

Subsidised parking

Hot food 24/7

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of the Pharmacy and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in clinical services and rotational training.
• Capability to provide pharmaceutical services in various specialities.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical services during each rotation.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services to allocated wards.
• Participate in first on-call service.

Skills

Motivated

Adaptable

Teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

Overview

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, 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.

The Department of Pharmacy at CUH is ambitious and forward thinking, striving to ensure that the patient is always at the heart of everything we do. We are a large department with nearly 300 staff comprising of approximately 100 pharmacists and 70 pharmacy technicians. We have a dedicated Education and Training team to support the learning and development of all our employees.

You will join a friendly team of 14 Resident Pharmacists providing pharmaceutical services and support our Pharmacy’s out of hours service on a rotational basis.

You will undertake a rotational training programme which includes Clinical Services, Dispensary, medicines information, clinical trials and Preparative Services. Each rotation incorporates dedicated clinical time and you will gain experience across a range of clinical specialities including Medicine, Surgery, Neurosciences, Paediatrics and Oncology. During your early years, you will be provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop the skills, behaviours and attitudes that you will continue to use throughout your career in hospital Pharmacy.

1. To provide pharmaceutical services as required in each section of the rotation.
2. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards.
3. To participate in the Resident first on‑call Service to Addenbrooke’s Hospital and other hospitals as required.
4. To undertake postgraduate studies appropriate to the level of competence and availability of funding.

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

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 more than 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, 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 socio‑economic background.

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.

Benefits to you

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• 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.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• On‑site hot food 24/7 at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• “Staff pod” break spaces with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
• Flexible arrangements including part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

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.
• A lovely location and quality of life.
• Excellent schools, colleges and transport links (road, rail and air).

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.

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.
• Successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
• 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.

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.