Job overview
At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we have the opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join our workforce.
This static post, based at Peterborough City Hospital, offers the opportunity to further develop clinical skills across a wide range of specialties within the Woman and Child area. These include general paediatrics, paediatric oncology, paediatric rheumatology, paediatric high-dependency, neonatal intensive care, antenatal and postnatal obstetrics, gynaecology and breast care.
The role is predominantly ward-based, working with the Principal Pharmacist to lead and develop clinical services as part of a small well-established Pharmacy team, working closely with patients, medical, nursing and midwifery staff. You will also be involved in the development of guidelines, policies, PGDs and formulary reviews, ensuring appropriate use of high-cost drugs, training of pharmacy staff rotating through the area and training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff.
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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 the pharmacy senior management team to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.
*RPS - Core Advanced curriculum
In March 2023, Health Education England agreed this RPS curriculum as equivalent to their Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff — see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification that is attached to this vacancy
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.
Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.
Early closure notice
We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.
International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.