Job Description

Royal Papworth Hospital is seeking a dynamic pharmacist to lead the pharmaceutical service to our cardiology patients. This exciting role offers the opportunity to join a well-established close team of senior pharmacists, specialist technicians, clinicians and specialist nurses to positively impact patient care.
The pharmacy department sits at the heart of our state-of-the-art, digitally enabled specialist cardio-respiratory hospital. The successful candidate will have a hospital background, ideally with experience in cardiology or general medicine.
As a department we are committed to supporting flexible working and continuous education. If you are not already an independent prescriber we would be happy to support you to gain the qualification. Our staff are encouraged to attend conferences and networking events, participate in research and enrol on leadership courses.
We are also anticipating the opening of the new Cambridge South train station in early 2026, with excellent railway connections to the East of England and London, providing quick and convenient commuting access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Main duties of the job
You will provide expert pharmaceutical care across inpatient, outpatient, and day case settings, optimising medicines to enhance patient outcomes. Working closely with consultants and clinicians, you'll ensure safe prescribing practices, contribute to policy development, and support the introduction of new medicines.
As a senior member of the team, you'll also play a key role in mentoring and training junior pharmacists and technicians, fostering a culture of professional development and innovation.
Key responsibilities:
*Deliver high-level medicines optimisation & expert pharmaceutical support
*Provide clinical leadership in cardiology medicine
*Engage in research, audits & service development
*Supervise and mentor junior staff
*Line manage a rotational pharmacist or pharmacy technician
*Report on medication expenditure to the Cardiology Division
You will be predominantly working on site at Royal Papworth Hospital with opportunities for home working on an occasional basis.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,960 to 62,682 a year For 15 hours per week, salary is approximately 22276 to 25072
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
175-2526-PH1467
Job locations
Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services in range of specialties
• Experience in the supervision of junior staff
• Experience in undertaking audit or quality improvement projects
• Able to work effectively as part of both the multidisciplinary and pharmacy teams.
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• High standard of verbal and written communication in a range of different contexts.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills - able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands

Desirable

• Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services in cardiology (secondary or tertiary care)

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services in range of specialties
• Experience in the supervision of junior staff
• Experience in undertaking audit or quality improvement projects
• Able to work effectively as part of both the multidisciplinary and pharmacy teams.
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• High standard of verbal and written communication in a range of different contexts.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills - able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands

Desirable

• Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services in cardiology (secondary or tertiary care)

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Skills Required