Job summary

Our Contact Centre and reception services provide an essential 24/7 point of contact for patients, colleagues, visitors and the public, including the handling of emergency calls. As Contact Centre Manager, you will lead these services and the teams that deliver them, ensuring they remain responsive, reliable and focused on excellent customer service. This is an opportunity to guide a well-established team with a strong, positive culture. You will create an environment where colleagues feel supported to develop, share learning openly and use lessons from experience to improve the service. The role works closely with a wide variety of teams and professional groups across the Trust, making sound operational decisions and building effective relationships to support the needs of our hospitals.

Main duties of the job

You will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Contact Centre and reception services, lead and develop a large team, and manage performance against service standards and SLAs. You will use demand and performance data to plan resources, forecast staffing requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

A key part of the role is maintaining a strong, positive team culture through visible leadership, clear expectations, coaching and open learning. You will work with a wide variety of teams and professional groups across the Trust, respond effectively to operational issues and lead change in a complex service.

We are looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong background in contact centre delivery and people management. You will bring sound judgement, strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills, and a collaborative, practical approach to solving problems and improving services.

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.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a. pro rata *subject to Agenda for Change panel

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-F-CVA1230

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 27th October 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.

Right to Work

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.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th October 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 27th October 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. Right to Work 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. 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

• oDegree level or equivalent
• oContact Centre Management Qualifications

Desirable

• oCertificate in management
• oProject Management qualification
• oWillingness to undertake professional development

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience in managing multi-channel Contact Centre in a large acute hospital
• oExperience of managing a large, multi-disciplinary team
• oSignificant experience of managing change within a large organisation
• oImplementing contact centre systems and processes
• oProduction of management information and performance reports
• oPerformance management
• oLine management, training and development of staff

Desirable

• oRelevant experience in managing a 24/7 contact centre
• oIT network management
• oWorking in public the sector
• oManaging telephony switches and associated contact centre systems
• oWorkforce planning and delivery to SLAs
• oPrevious NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oAble to understand the complexities of the role
• omulti-task
• oSound knowledge of the contact centre requirements of an NHS organisation and associated service provision
• oAnalysis of complex statistical information
• oUnderstanding of the potential benefits of a contact centre to users of the NHS

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of NHS plan and its aims
• oKnowledge of voice networks
• oUnderstanding of best practice in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures as relevant
• oUnderstanding of project management methodology and toolkits

Skills

Essential

• oAble to work on own initiative or under direction as appropriate
• oConfidentiality and discretion
• oNegotiation and influencing skills
• oAbility to prioritise own workload
• oAbility to analyse complex information and present options
• oOrganisational ability
• oAbility to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organisation
• oMotivated and able to work autonomously or in a team
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oAdaptable and resourceful, able to work under pressure
• oStrong interpersonal skills and a good team player

Desirable

• oProject management skills and experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• oMust be self-motivated and proactive
• oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• oAbility to assist personal development of team members through training and business / departmental need

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree level or equivalent oContact Centre Management Qualifications Desirable oCertificate in management oProject Management qualification oWillingness to undertake professional development Experience Essential oRelevant experience in managing multi-channel Contact Centre in a large acute hospital oExperience of managing a large, multi-disciplinary team oSignificant experience of managing change within a large organisation oImplementing contact centre systems and processes oProduction of management information and performance reports oPerformance management oLine management, training and development of staff Desirable oRelevant experience in managing a 24/7 contact centre oIT network management oWorking in public the sector oManaging telephony switches and associated contact centre systems oWorkforce planning and delivery to SLAs oPrevious NHS experience Knowledge Essential oAble to understand the complexities of the role omulti-task oSound knowledge of the contact centre requirements of an NHS organisation and associated service provision oAnalysis of complex statistical information oUnderstanding of the potential benefits of a contact centre to users of the NHS Desirable oUnderstanding of NHS plan and its aims oKnowledge of voice networks oUnderstanding of best practice in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures as relevant oUnderstanding of project management methodology and toolkits Skills Essential oAble to work on own initiative or under direction as appropriate oConfidentiality and discretion oNegotiation and influencing skills oAbility to prioritise own workload oAbility to analyse complex information and present options oOrganisational ability oAbility to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organisation oMotivated and able to work autonomously or in a team oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAdaptable and resourceful, able to work under pressure oStrong interpersonal skills and a good team player Desirable oProject management skills and experience Additional Requirements Essential oMust be self-motivated and proactive oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. oAbility to assist personal development of team members through training and business / departmental need

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated research nurse to lead a team of research nurses/ practitioners working on phase 1 clinical trials in the Cambridge Cancer Drug Development Team (CCDD). You will provide specialist advice and support and act as a resource for the wider Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre.

Significant phase 1 oncology clinical trials experience is essential.

The CCDD is a multi-disciplinary group of doctors, nurses/CRP's, data mangers and a trial coordinator led by Dr Simon Pacey. The CCDD Team's research goals are to optimise the "science-led" clinical application of novel therapies, including "first into man", phase 1 and associated pharmacology studies.

The CCDD is part of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC) and benefits from a major commitment from Cancer Research UK, recognising Cambridge's position at the forefront of cancer research.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of clinical research for the CCTC within the CCDD team ensuring that it is conducted according to ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. They will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support for phase 1 oncology clinical trials. This includes the provision of specialist research related education and training.

You will be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to research delivery within the clinical setting. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team they will facilitate good quality research, lead and develop the research nurse team and monitor standards of care. This will involve liaising closely with the Speciality Research Lead and Team Lead to ensure equity of portfolio.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced and innovative theatres environment? Whether you're an experienced HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or NMC Registered Nurse (RN), we have an opportunity for you to join our Theatre Team. We have vacancies for registered Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and Anaesthetic Practitioners (RN(anaes) to join our team.

CUH Theatres, is one of the largest and most advanced perioperative care services in the UK. Our team of over 600 staff support 39 state-of-the-art theatres, including 22 in our Main Theatres alone, which are split across three specialist units. We deliver some of the most complex and life-changing procedures available, including neurosurgery, major trauma, specialist paediatrics, complex cancer and obstetric surgeries.

In 2024/25, we performed over 39,000 surgeries and are on track to maintain this level of surgical activity this year, reflecting both the scale and impact of our service. Working in our theatres means being part of a team that delivers across multiple complex specialties, making a real difference to patients from across the region and beyond.

Whether you're looking to grow your expertise or build a long-term career in perioperative care, CUH provides the platform and support to help you thrive. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply today and take the next step in your career with Cambridge University Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the Perioperative period.
• To undertake the management of a defined clinical area in accordance with own competence and level of experience when required.
• To participate as an integral member of the theatre team.
• Participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff.
• We are committed to developing our staff and offer outstanding educational opportunities, including the PGCert in core areas of perioperative care, as well as clear pathways for further academic and professional development up to Master's level. Whether you're looking to grow your expertise or build a long-term career in perioperative care, CUH provides the platform and support to help you thrive.
• If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply today and take the next step in your career with Cambridge University Hospitals

Interviews will be held face to face at Addenbrookes on Monday 19th October, there will be no remote interview options available

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose CUH?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding care

o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

o Career and development opportunities

o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

o Research experience and opportunities

o Lovely location and quality of life

o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links

Job summary

If you are a compassionate leader, innovative and an experienced paediatric intensive care nurse we would welcome you to join our combined paediatric intensive and high dependency care unit. You will be joining a well-established team within a large teaching hospital. Working in collaboration with the PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval Service); we provide a regional service as the only PICU in the East of England, delivering excellent specialist care to children, young people and their families.

Cambridge University Hospitals has a diverse child admission criteria and is a tertiary centre for oncology, major trauma, neurology and many paediatric surgical & medical subspecialties, with the exception of cardiac surgery. Many children make their way to us via a specialist Children's Transport Service, including the PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision, support and Retrieval service), which operates out of Addenbrooke's, and with whom we work in partnership.

The city of Cambridge itself is a vibrant, exciting place to live and work. Addenbrooke's Hospital is part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest Teaching Trusts in the country, benefiting from close ties with Cambridge University and sitting within Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for being a clinical expert, providing safe and effective care to all levels of critically ill and/or injured children requiring intensive care. You will demonstrate effective and safe decision making in the development of the PICU team and our service provision.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-E-267238

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This post is subject to a 12-week probationary period, during which performance, conduct and attendance will be reviewed in line with Trust standards. The probationary period provides a structured and supportive approach to help new employees successfully transition into their role.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period Therefore 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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026

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.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This post is subject to a 12-week probationary period, during which performance, conduct and attendance will be reviewed in line with Trust standards. The probationary period provides a structured and supportive approach to help new employees successfully transition into their role. All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period Therefore 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 This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd September 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026 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

• First level registration (part 8 or 15)
• Post registration paediatric critical care qualification (equivalent to ENB 415/100/ 405)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of master's degree level study
• Level 3 Child protection training
• Leadership Training

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level
• Evidence of Certified Management Training programme

Experience

Essential

• Amassed a level of band 6 grade experience with demonstrated competence in leading others in advanced intensive care therapies
• Continuing experience as a mentor to paediatric critical care course learners
• Experience of providing and co-ordinating a paediatric retrieval service

Desirable

• Evidence of professional networking beyond organisational level
• Experience in the supervision of others in the delivery of advanced intensive care therapies
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Global awareness of current professional issues related to nursing, PIC, DoH and the NHS
• Has an in-depth paediatric nursing knowledge, demonstrating ability to facilitate the integration of theory into practice for learners
• Understand the developmental needs of individuals and groups of nurses in a large competitive team setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent to care for and supervise staff providing care to all levels of intensive care children in a safe and effective manner without supervision
• Ability to meet the unexpected demands of the intensive patient and HR management issues in a professional manner
• Effectively manage complex operational situations on a shift by shift basis
• Act as a clinical expert/resource
• Work flexibly within a multi professional team
• Ability to initiate and support change

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
• Evidence of developing guidelines / policies or procedures

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 and excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification
• Evidence of effective communication and decision making skills
• Evidence of a forward thinking and progressive work ethos
• Advanced computer skills

Desirable

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registration (part 8 or 15) Post registration paediatric critical care qualification (equivalent to ENB 415/100/ 405) Teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of master's degree level study Level 3 Child protection training Leadership Training Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level Evidence of Certified Management Training programme Experience Essential Amassed a level of band 6 grade experience with demonstrated competence in leading others in advanced intensive care therapies Continuing experience as a mentor to paediatric critical care course learners Experience of providing and co-ordinating a paediatric retrieval service Desirable Evidence of professional networking beyond organisational level Experience in the supervision of others in the delivery of advanced intensive care therapies NHS experience Knowledge Essential Global awareness of current professional issues related to nursing, PIC, DoH and the NHS Has an in-depth paediatric nursing knowledge, demonstrating ability to facilitate the integration of theory into practice for learners Understand the developmental needs of individuals and groups of nurses in a large competitive team setting Skills Essential Competent to care for and supervise staff providing care to all levels of intensive care children in a safe and effective manner without supervision Ability to meet the unexpected demands of the intensive patient and HR management issues in a professional manner Effectively manage complex operational situations on a shift by shift basis Act as a clinical expert/resource Work flexibly within a multi professional team Ability to initiate and support change Desirable Evidence of participation in research and audit projects Evidence of developing guidelines / policies or procedures 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 and excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification Evidence of effective communication and decision making skills Evidence of a forward thinking and progressive work ethos Advanced computer skills Desirable Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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).

Additional information 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 E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join the Infrastructure team within the Unified Communications Division at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Unified Communications Infrastructure team has a broad role in enabling communication across the hospitals. This includes telephony, mobile and unified communications services as well as infrastructure supporting IT services for these highly regarded hospitals.

The Infrastructure Manager role is key in delivering and managing the primary Data Centre and over 100 cab room environments, all layer one infrastructure as well as telephony services across the Biomedical Campus. The candidate will have good project management and presentation skills to deliver the necessary programmes of work.

This is a Linked Grade role, with the salary dependent on experience. It is a requirement of the role for the candidate to hold a Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) certification, or equivalent cabling or networking accreditation. If the successful candidate does not meet the criteria for qualifications the starting grade will be band 6, progressing to band 7 following completion of the certification within the first year in post.

Main duties of the job

To deliver and manage the tier 2/3 standard Data Centre and cab room infrastructure to meet high availability targets.

To be responsible for drafting standards, protocols, prioritising and managing an uplift programme to deliver all aspects of the warranted cab room environment for the above (including cooling, uninterrupted power, environmental monitoring and reporting) across the CUH estate.

To be responsible for cabling standards for voice and data services ensuring all performance and fire safety requirements are met.

To support the service desk engineers in managing VoIP, hybrid and mobile telephony services across the Trust.

To work alongside a number of other Trust departments, third party service providers and contractors to meet these requirements.

To take part in the duty engineer arrangements for the team, supporting the duty engineer and the Service Desk Manager when required to do so, so that a consistent level of technical support is provided to the organisation. This will require being part of an on-call rota.

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.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-F-CVA1158

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 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.

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 27th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th October 2026.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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. All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 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. 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 27th September 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 15th October 2026. 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

• oDegree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• oPRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent industry standard project methodology qualification
• oProven track record of professional and personal development

Desirable

• oPRINCE 2 Practitioner equivalent industry standard project methodology qualification
• oITIL certification
• oChange Management qualification
• oLeadership qualification
• oInfrastructure architecture qualification
• oDevelopment qualification
• oMicrosoft server administration certification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working within technical project teams in a voice, contact centre, or IT environment
• oEffectively working across organisational and operational boundaries
• oSignificant experience of project planning, monitoring and implementation
• oExperience of capturing stakeholder needs, assessing, defining and justifying those needs to arrive at an agreed schedule of requirements using appropriate communication and engagement channels
• oExperience of identifying and monitoring risks and issues, planning how to mitigate / respond to those risks and issues and implementing the responses
• oExperience of clearly defining roles, responsibilities and accountabilities and establishing controls and approval routes appropriate to each stage of the project to monitor project progress and compliance, including project reviews
• oExperience of identifying, quantifying, mapping and tracking project benefits to justify investment in the project, and to provide assurance that the benefits identified can be realised
• oExcellent written and verbal skills
• oExcellent presentation skills
• oChange management experience
• oBudget management/Financial management
• oHands on technical IT experience whether that be in a development, support or implementation role

Desirable

• oExperience of CAFM solutions
• oBusiness requirements analysis
• oSharePoint folder and view configuration and administration
• oBusiness process review and modification
• oSQL Server database management experience
• oExperience of configuring, supporting, securing and managing Microsoft based systems
• oExperience in an IT support role
• oExperience in a software development role
• oDigital transformation and automation of manual and sometimes legacy paper based processes
• oSystem migration from on premise to cloud environment
• oPrevious NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oA technical knowledge of business system server environments
• oA knowledge of underlying infrastructures (Networking, Windows Server, Virtual Servers) and its impact on business system performance and availability
• oSharePoint environment and data management knowledge
• oChange management processes and their importance for maintaining environment integrity

Desirable

• oKnowledge of Estates and Facilities requirements in a Hospital environment
• oKnowledge of one or more programming languages
• oKnowledge of various virtualisation technologies and networking environments
• oKnowledge of access and audit control systems
• oCCTV knowledge
• oRadio system knowledge
• oCar parking system knowledge

Skills

Essential

• oProactive with drive and enthusiasm
• oAble to work under own initiative
• oAble to work as part of a team and share knowledge
• oDiscretion and integrity
• oGood customer and interpersonal skills
• oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others
• oWell organised with excellent documentation skills along with presentation skills
• oExcellent written and verbal skills
• oAble to influence others
• oInner composure, able to recover quickly from setbacks and learn from them
• oDemonstrate ownership of issues and proactively see them through to completion without prompting
• oThe ability to work on parallel tasks to a high standard and to time constraints
• oAbility to plan, prioritise, manage workloads, set appropriate goals, be visible, and make decisions alone if necessary
• oConflict resolution

Additional Requirements

Essential

• oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
• oCoach, mentor and develop other colleagues to support succession planning
• oShare knowledge and experience willingly to improve all colleague's knowledge appropriately and promote cross team collaboration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience oPRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent industry standard project methodology qualification oProven track record of professional and personal development Desirable oPRINCE 2 Practitioner equivalent industry standard project methodology qualification oITIL certification oChange Management qualification oLeadership qualification oInfrastructure architecture qualification oDevelopment qualification oMicrosoft server administration certification Experience Essential oExperience of working within technical project teams in a voice, contact centre, or IT environment oEffectively working across organisational and operational boundaries oSignificant experience of project planning, monitoring and implementation oExperience of capturing stakeholder needs, assessing, defining and justifying those needs to arrive at an agreed schedule of requirements using appropriate communication and engagement channels oExperience of identifying and monitoring risks and issues, planning how to mitigate / respond to those risks and issues and implementing the responses oExperience of clearly defining roles, responsibilities and accountabilities and establishing controls and approval routes appropriate to each stage of the project to monitor project progress and compliance, including project reviews oExperience of identifying, quantifying, mapping and tracking project benefits to justify investment in the project, and to provide assurance that the benefits identified can be realised oExcellent written and verbal skills oExcellent presentation skills oChange management experience oBudget management/Financial management oHands on technical IT experience whether that be in a development, support or implementation role Desirable oExperience of CAFM solutions oBusiness requirements analysis oSharePoint folder and view configuration and administration oBusiness process review and modification oSQL Server database management experience oExperience of configuring, supporting, securing and managing Microsoft based systems oExperience in an IT support role oExperience in a software development role oDigital transformation and automation of manual and sometimes legacy paper based processes oSystem migration from on premise to cloud environment oPrevious NHS experience Knowledge Essential oA technical knowledge of business system server environments oA knowledge of underlying infrastructures (Networking, Windows Server, Virtual Servers) and its impact on business system performance and availability oSharePoint environment and data management knowledge oChange management processes and their importance for maintaining environment integrity Desirable oKnowledge of Estates and Facilities requirements in a Hospital environment oKnowledge of one or more programming languages oKnowledge of various virtualisation technologies and networking environments oKnowledge of access and audit control systems oCCTV knowledge oRadio system knowledge oCar parking system knowledge Skills Essential oProactive with drive and enthusiasm oAble to work under own initiative oAble to work as part of a team and share knowledge oDiscretion and integrity oGood customer and interpersonal skills oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others oWell organised with excellent documentation skills along with presentation skills oExcellent written and verbal skills oAble to influence others oInner composure, able to recover quickly from setbacks and learn from them oDemonstrate ownership of issues and proactively see them through to completion without prompting oThe ability to work on parallel tasks to a high standard and to time constraints oAbility to plan, prioritise, manage workloads, set appropriate goals, be visible, and make decisions alone if necessary oConflict resolution Additional Requirements Essential oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent oCoach, mentor and develop other colleagues to support succession planning oShare knowledge and experience willingly to improve all colleague's knowledge appropriately and promote cross team collaboration

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The East of England Neurosurgery Network (EoE NN) is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and is the region's sole Neurosurgery Clinical Network. It was launched in October 2023, and it operates under the motto "Collaborating in Cranial Excellence". Its triple aim is to improve quality, reduce inequalities, and to improve value of neurosurgical management across the eastern region.

Main duties of the job

The position is full-time 37.5 hours/week; hybrid working is encouraged and reasonable occasional travel expenses are provided for ad-hoc travel across the East of England which can be flexible to your schedule

As East of England Neurosurgery Network Specialist Nurse, you will join a team of colleagues committed to quality improvement in cranial neurosurgery across the eastern region. The post holder will receive formal training in project management via PRINCE2 accreditation (PRINCE2 with Agile Foundation +/- Practitioner). To encourage clinical development, we will also facilitate appropriate clinical experience in neurosurgery

In collaboration with the EoE NN team, you will take a lead on the following 2026/7 workstreams:

- Patient engagement

(utilising a co-design approach with identified partners and receiving training in experience-based co-design, EBCD)

- Training

(facilitating a pre-designed programme of neurosurgical education for non-specialist healthcare workers)

This post represents a unique opportunity for a mid-career nurse to take an active role in a regional funded quality improvement initiative (EoE NN), whilst also further developing clinical skills across relevant sub-specialties of neurosurgery

We encourage all interested colleagues to join our webinar (12.30pm on Thurs 17th Sept 2026) to learn more about the EoE NN and the offered roles. Contact Kitti Czegledi for joining details or to access the recording [email protected]

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-D-CVA1168

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

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. 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.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore 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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2026

Interviews are due to be held in 29th September 2026

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.

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. 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. All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore 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 This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2026 Interviews are due to be held in 29th September 2026 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

• Registered nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Post-registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
• Ability to drive or travel as required (adjustments can be made for candidates with a disability)

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree
• Formal project management
• certification (such as PRINCE2)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at Band 6 or above
• prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• working within guidelines
• experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
• Accept personal accountability for own practice
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Some experience working within multiple Trusts
• Some experience of facilitating a Working Group
• Familiarity with common patient outcome metrics (such as length of stay, LoS)
• Experience of using EPIC
• Data entry experience and documentation
• Experience of project management
• Experience of in/formal teaching
• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (telephone, email, face-to-face)
• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues' needs
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and/or patients
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management
• Effective interpersonal skills; negotiate effectively, influence others positively, act as a role model
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Documentation, audit, and presentation skills
• Willing to drive or travel around the East of England on an ad-hoc basis, occasionally working from a laptop/hot desk

Desirable

• Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
• Leadership Skills
• Reasonable IT skills, including familiarity working with data entry systems such as Microsoft Excel
• Ability to travel around the country to meetings, as required (rarely)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• To act in a professional manner, at all times, in accordance with the relevant professional Codes of Conduct
• Capable of developing positive working relationships with other organisations across the region
• The ability to understand and behave, at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse Evidence of continuous professional development Post-registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete Ability to drive or travel as required (adjustments can be made for candidates with a disability) Desirable Postgraduate degree Formal project management certification (such as PRINCE2) Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience at Band 6 or above prioritising, planning and organising own tasks working within guidelines experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Some experience working within multiple Trusts Some experience of facilitating a Working Group Familiarity with common patient outcome metrics (such as length of stay, LoS) Experience of using EPIC Data entry experience and documentation Experience of project management Experience of in/formal teaching NHS experience Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills (telephone, email, face-to-face) Capable of working as an integral member of a small team Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues' needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and/or patients Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management Effective interpersonal skills; negotiate effectively, influence others positively, act as a role model Commitment to multidisciplinary working Attention to detail and accuracy Documentation, audit, and presentation skills Willing to drive or travel around the East of England on an ad-hoc basis, occasionally working from a laptop/hot desk Desirable Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills Leadership Skills Reasonable IT skills, including familiarity working with data entry systems such as Microsoft Excel Ability to travel around the country to meetings, as required (rarely) Additional Requirements Essential To act in a professional manner, at all times, in accordance with the relevant professional Codes of Conduct Capable of developing positive working relationships with other organisations across the region 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).

Additional information 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 D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting new NIHR Portfolio research delivery post that will work across the biomedical campus and a wide variety of specialties. You will lead on supporting high quality, inclusive, cost-effective operational research nurse support for NIHR portfolio studies, mainly Phase III, outside of the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre and the Cambridge Clinical Trials Centre.

This post is being established to provide leadership and support for NIHR portfolio research outside of the CCRC and CCTC for mainly Phase III research.

The Cambridge Biomedical Campus combines research in world-class institutes, patient care in Cambridge University Hospitals with over 700 studies open at any one time and the Royal Papworth Hospital. There is drug discovery though GlaxoSmithKline's Clinical Unit and AstraZeneca's global research headquarters.

Main duties of the job

Lead on supporting high quality, inclusive, cost-effective operational research nurse support for NIHR portfolio studies across the CUH divisions.

Lead on research nurse support for national initiatives for improved set up, delivery and growth of the NIHR commercial portfolio and its related metrics.

Lead on collaborative working across specialties through a new Cluster Model.

Lead on the increase in completed NIHR My Research Experience surveys at CUH and dissemination of the results to inform best practice.

Lead on research nurse training and skills to ensure effective cost recovery for portfolio studies at CUH.

Responsible for communicating NIHR portfolio delivery performance to the research nurse community.

Support and promote the CUH Strategy 2026, working closely with AHP/CRP and clinical colleagues to engage and promote research.

Provide expert advice and support for the research nurse community, linking in with the work of the Chief Nursing Office.

Support communication and strengthening of the governance and reporting infrastructure for research nurses working on Portfolio studies.

Act as a point of contact and support for escalation of research nurse concerns and issues in collaboration with line managers and others such as CI/PIs.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year p.a pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-RD-264199-RE

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

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. 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.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore 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

Please note that we cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK or who have less than6months remaining on their visa from the proposed start date."

This vacancy will close on 23rd September 2026

Interviews are due to be held in October 2026

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.

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. 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. All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore 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 Please note that we cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK or who have less than6months remaining on their visa from the proposed start date." This vacancy will close on 23rd September 2026 Interviews are due to be held in October 2026 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

• 1.RGN with first degree
• 2.Post registration qualification in research / research delivery in addition to GCP and VIC
• 3.Teaching & mentoring qualification
• 4.Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning
• 5.Leadership or management module
• 6.Willingness & ability to work toward masters

Desirable

• 1.Masters Degree
• 2.Advanced communication skills or Counselling qualification.

Experience

Essential

• 1.Significant B7 level in a research role and leading a research team.
• 2.Significant experience of the set up and delivery of portfolio commercial research and CTIMPS
• 3.Evidence of leading service change.
• 4.Managing and or leading a team
• 5.Experience in project management

Desirable

• 1.Introducing effective new ways of working and change management.
• 2.Practical experience of policy development
• 3.Experience of MHRA inspections

Knowledge

Essential

• 1.Significant SoECAT and NCVR process

Desirable

• 1.Budget management and cost recovery for portfolio studies

Skills

Essential

• Proven leadership and team leading skills
• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner.
• Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development

Additional Requirements

Essential

• 6.The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1.RGN with first degree 2.Post registration qualification in research / research delivery in addition to GCP and VIC 3.Teaching & mentoring qualification 4.Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning 5.Leadership or management module 6.Willingness & ability to work toward masters Desirable 1.Masters Degree 2.Advanced communication skills or Counselling qualification. Experience Essential 1.Significant B7 level in a research role and leading a research team. 2.Significant experience of the set up and delivery of portfolio commercial research and CTIMPS 3.Evidence of leading service change. 4.Managing and or leading a team 5.Experience in project management Desirable 1.Introducing effective new ways of working and change management. 2.Practical experience of policy development 3.Experience of MHRA inspections Knowledge Essential 1.Significant SoECAT and NCVR process Desirable 1.Budget management and cost recovery for portfolio studies Skills Essential Proven leadership and team leading skills Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner. Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development Additional Requirements Essential 6.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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our expanding Virtual Ward team.

The Virtual Ward provides hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, enabling individuals who would otherwise require an inpatient hospital stay to receive safe, effective treatment whilst maintaining their independence. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy at home.

This is an exciting time to join the service as it continues to grow and develop. We are looking for an innovative nurse who enjoys working autonomously, embraces new ways of working, and is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care within the community.

The successful applicant will be responsible for visiting patients in their own homes to administer IV antibiotics, assess their clinical condition, undertake blood sampling (both peripherally and via vascular access devices), and provide ongoing monitoring throughout their treatment. You will be supported by the wider Virtual Ward multidisciplinary team while enjoying the autonomy of managing your own caseload.

The applicant must hold a valid UK driving license and been driving for a minimum of 1 year, as this is an essential part of the role

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe and effective intravenous antibiotic therapy to patients within their own homes.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments during each patient visit.
• Competently manage and dress vascular access devices, including PICC lines, midlines and other central venous access devices.
• Obtain blood samples via vascular access devices and through peripheral venepuncture as clinically indicated.
• Monitor patients' response to treatment, recognising any signs of deterioration or complications.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly and appropriately in line with local policies and clinical pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation following each patient contact.
• Educate patients and carers regarding their treatment, vascular access devices and ongoing care.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and administration of intravenous medications in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives to support the continued growth of the Virtual Ward.

You will be a Registered Nurse who is:

• Competent in the management of vascular access devices, including blood sampling from lines and peripheral venepuncture.
• Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining clinical competence.
• Flexible and able to respond to the changing needs of a developing service.
• A team player who values collaboration whilst thriving in an autonomous role.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose CUH?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding care

o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

o Career and development opportunities

o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

o Research experience and opportunities

o Lovely location and quality of life

o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to help lead the development of our mental health strategy at Cambridge University Hospitals. This role supports clinical leadership and service transformation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on patient care in an acute hospital setting.

You should have prior experience in service improvement and working collaboratively with diverse health partners. This position allows you to integrate mental health expertise within acute care, delivering holistic, safe and compassionate support to patients. A key aspect involves supporting staff in managing mental health challenges across varied clinical areas. Education and training are also central to the role; you'll deliver regular sessions and help shape CUH's mental health education programme. You'll enhance staff confidence and knowledge in supporting patients facing mental health difficulties. This is a dynamic and rewarding role offering variety and growth, alongside a supportive, experienced team. Initiative is welcomed, aligning with our goal to provide the best patient care.

While weekend shifts are not routinely rostered, occasional support may be requested during high demand periods, with unsocial hours payments applicable. Optional weekend bank shifts may also be available.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Cambridge University Hospitals, Addenbrookes, as part of the Mental Health Team and aims to promote safe and effective mental health care.

To maintain a visible and engaged professional presence throughout the hospital departments and services.

Support and advise the workforce in the management and care of patients with mental health challenges.

Contribute to multidisciplinary decision making regarding patient care.

To promote and contribute to collaborative working with other departments, services and agencies, including other mental health services internal and external to the hospital.

Actively contribute to the delivery and development of the mental health education programme for CUH staff.

Contribute to service developments in line with national policies and drivers including the 10 year plan promoting mental health care.

Liaising with mental health providers to support transfers of care to appropriate care pathways.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Job summary

We are seeking a nurse interested in contributing to clinical research across a range of specialties to join our dynamic cross divisional team. Based at Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrookes), you will support the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies under the guidance of the Research Nurse Team Leader. You will be involved in a range of activities, identifying potential participants, providing patient information and support, co-ordinating study procedures and collecting data. With opportunities for involvement in all research aspects across many specialties, this is an ideal post for nurses with previous clinical research experience. Applicants with extensive clinical expertise, evidence of CPD activities and a willingness to learn will also be considered. We can offer a comprehensive training programme, ongoing support and actively encourage continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, participant focused clinical research for the Cross Divisional Research Delivery Team. They would be responsible for identifying eligible research participants, providing information and support, study recruitment and consent, co-ordination of study treatments / interventions, assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (R3), EU Clinical Trials Legislation and the NHS research governance framework. They would also provide specialist advice and support to other staff.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-R&D-267234

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital - R&D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 10th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 23rd September 2026.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 10th September 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 23rd September 2026. 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

• Registered with NMC (RN1/RN2/RN7 or RNA) or other regulatory body as applicable and / or NIHR CRP accreditation.Registered
• Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Degree
• Research Module
• Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above including experience in an acute setting
• Experience of formal / informal teaching
• Supervision of junior staff
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewingExperience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
• Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation.
• Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
• Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate Knowledge of the role of the clinical research Basic knowledge of research methods

Desirable

• Working knowledge of clinical trials
• Competent in research/database PC packages
• Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
• Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams across professional disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Able to support participants through the informed consent process
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop junior staff
• Good organisational, time and project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure
• Good presentation skills
• Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
• Proven administrative skills with attention to detail
• Venepuncture skills

Desirable

• Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
• Leadership Skills
• Cannulation, ECG, lab skills and dry ice (IATA certificate)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with NMC (RN1/RN2/RN7 or RNA) or other regulatory body as applicable and / or NIHR CRP accreditation.Registered Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR equivalent relevant experience. Evidence of continuous professional development Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete Desirable Degree Research Module Post graduate qualification Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above including experience in an acute setting Experience of formal / informal teaching Supervision of junior staff Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Desirable Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewingExperience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions Knowledge Essential Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation. Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate Knowledge of the role of the clinical research Basic knowledge of research methods Desirable Working knowledge of clinical trials Competent in research/database PC packages Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management. Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams across professional disciplines Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies Able to support participants through the informed consent process Ability to lead, motivate and develop junior staff Good organisational, time and project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure Good presentation skills Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access) Proven administrative skills with attention to detail Venepuncture skills Desirable Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills Leadership Skills Cannulation, ECG, lab skills and dry ice (IATA certificate) Additional Requirements Essential To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions. 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).

Additional information 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 - R&D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital - R&D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)