About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused professional to join our Virtual Ward team. The role involves supporting the delivery of safe, effective hospital-level care to patients in their own homes, using a combination of remote monitoring, digital technology, telephone and video consultations, and face-to-face clinical assessments where required.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient assessment, ongoing monitoring, treatment planning, and discharge coordination, helping to reduce hospital admissions and enable patients to receive high-quality care in the comfort of their usual place of residence.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service that is transforming how healthcare is delivered across Cambridge University Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence based, safe and cost-effective use of medication in Virtual wards. Liaise with external health professionals & stakeholders across the Integrated Care System ICS in the management of virtual ward patients e.g. GPs, community / primary care network pharmacists, district nurses. Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Virtual wards / clinics as part of the MDT. Provide specialist pharmacist advice and services to the Virtual wards, the specialist MDT and patients under their care. Prescribe medication for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH pharmacist prescribing policy. Participate in and lead where required on novel pharmacy projects in the care of Virtual wards patients including pharmacist participation in outpatient clinics and optimizing the management of Virtual wards patients. Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service. Provide pharmacy leadership to the Virtual wards.To support the Trust with medication / pharmacy related aspects of patient flow.
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. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. 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 social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th October 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 5th November 2026
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
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 you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing 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. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. 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. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Masters level degree in pharmacy. Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) Management qualification. Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC or commitment to complete within 6 months of appointment Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II.
Experience Essential
Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation . Recent significant experience of patient consultation. Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area. Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes. Experience of writing professional reports. Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines. Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines. Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit. Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines. Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups. Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development.
Desirable
Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital. Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients. Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a or 8b) including one or more of the following: surgery, neurosciences, critical care, transplant, medicines information, acute and emergence medicine. Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications. Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting. Experience of horizon scanning.
Knowledge Essential
Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area. Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NPSA guidance and their local implementation Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes. Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching. Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems. Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.
Desirable
Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.
Skills Essential
Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II. Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management Be self-motivated and enthusiastic. Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills. Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students. Be able to produce written reports. Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff. Be able to manage and work well in a team. Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff. Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising. Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers. Have a proven ability to teach and train a range of different staff groups including producing supporting training materials. Be able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure to deadlines to achieve results.
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)