Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist with a strong background in cancer pharmacy to step into the role of Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for cancer services. The role will focus largely on oncology but there will be some cross-over with haematology too.

This role will work closely with senior colleagues within pharmacy and the Cancer Directorate to deliver and develop the clinical pharmacy service. You will have the opportunity develop your clinical leadership skills whilst working on projects to improve patient care.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is a large regional centre delivering cancer care for over 5000 new patients each year. As a regional centre for the East of England we manage rarer cancers as well as being the local centre for patients within the Cambridgeshire area.

Cancer services at CUH comprises of:

- Haemato-oncology including bone marrow transplant
- Paediatric oncology and haematology including bone marrow transplant
- Palliative care

As a Pharmacist within the team, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical expertise and knowledge within this constantly evolving area of medicine.

- Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of medication in Cancer Services;
- Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to cancer services (Adults and Paediatrics) as part of the pharmacy team;
- Provide specialist pharmacist advice and service to inpatient wards, ambulatory care, daycare unit and outpatient clinics within Cancer Services covering both Oncology and Haemato-Oncology;
- Prescribe medication (if applicable) for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH pharmacist prescribing policy within cancer services;




- Participate in and lead where required on novel pharmacy projects in the care of patients in designated clinical area;
- Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service;
- Assist the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services to provide Divisional support;
- Support current models of care and the running of pharmacist led clinics;

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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 21st September 2026

Benefits to you

- 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.
- route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals are free.
- subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
- hot food available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
- staff pod break spaces, purpose-created colleague-only café, free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
- Flexible arrangements may include 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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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