Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

To assist BMS and laboratory senior BMS in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service.

To follow the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.

To follow the UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.

To assist in actions required as determined, to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits and/or complaints.

To follow the Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE's or equivalent in Science or Science related subject
• GCSE's or equivalent in English Language

Desirable

• A Levels of equivalent in Science or Science related subject
• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Excellent timekeeping abilities
• Ability to quickly grasp new skills and apply them
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to manage own workload

Desirable

• Experience within Microbiology
• Experience using LIMS (WinPath Enterprise)
• Some experience of a Hospital laboratory environment

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to tolerate exposure to highly unpleasant substances and infectious substances
• Personal integrity
• Flexible approach

Desirable

• Data entry skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Fundamental laboratory practice including H&S
• Specimen preparation

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Developing and delivering business intelligence solutions that support informed decision-making across the organisation. Working with the data warehouse and reporting systems, to transform complex data into meaningful insights and robust reporting using tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate and Excel.

A key focus will be identifying and implementing opportunities to automate processes, improve the flow of information between systems, enhance data quality and increase operational efficiency. Supporting the adoption of Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted analytics and other emerging technologies, helping to maximise their potential across the organisation.

Working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, this position will promote the effective use of data, analytics, automation and AI by sharing knowledge, delivering training and encouraging best practice. Through a combination of technical expertise and stakeholder engagement, it will help embed a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs to support data-driven decision making, including the Finance, Care, Retail and People teams
• Develop and maintain analytical reports to monitor business performance and KPIs, using Fabric, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps, SharePoint, Excel and other software tools as required
• Develop reports and visualisations from multiple sources to support planning, performance control and decision-making
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for innovative reporting that communicates information clearly, attracts attention to key issues and supports effective decision-making
• Review existing reporting solutions to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholders and are optimised for data quality and run efficiently; fix and develop as required
• Assist with the production of regular reports, to ensure accurate information is provided to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Conduct analysis of large data sets to support service delivery, organisational planning and strategic projects
• Present analyses and findings in a clear, concise and meaningful way to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Liaising with managers and data processors to identify opportunities to support work through streamlining processes, creating integrations, removing work duplications and manual processes.
• Maintain data integrity by identifying, investigating and resolving data quality issues
• Develop and implement data quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency of data and compliance with UK data protection law and best practice standards
• Act as the Information Asset Assistant for the data warehouse, ensuring that required standards are met
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled technologies within the charity
• Promote data literacy across the organisation by delivering training, guidance, and support to employees
• Ensure all development work is catalogued and robustly documented

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to work at other EACH sites on occasion

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent level 6 qualification in relevant subject

Desirable

• Knowledge of:
• - DAX
• - Power Query M
• - SQL
• - Python
• - JSON
• - Semantic Models
• - Data security
• - SharePoint

Experience

Essential

• Experience in creating reports that aggregate and visualise data sets
• Experience of independently developing knowledge and skills using a range of learning resources, including online materials.
• Experience in validating and reconciling data from multiple sources
• Experience in using software packages that manipulate and present data including:
• - Excel (including Excel data tables and Power Query)
• - Power BI

Desirable

• Experience in using software packages that manipulate and present data including:
• - Power Automate
• - Fabric

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data effectively
• Ability to use IT systems and applications effectively, with a commitment to ongoing development
• Understanding of data structures and data modelling
• Ability to communicate and explain complex concepts to stakeholders effectively, adapting to meet the needs of the audience using appropriate formats
• Advocate for integrating AI-enabled solutions into business practices with up-to-date knowledge of AI potential
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Practical and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

Address

Childrens Hospice

Church Lane

Milton

CAMBRIDGE

CB24 6AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.each.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have sound knowledge of the electronic patient record system, utilising the services electronic systems and databases to input and retrieve information.

Maintain patient information on the electronic patient record system including scanning, attaching files and other appropriate actions.

Undertake clerical/secretarial and administrative tasks required for existing service delivery and for new initiatives, priorities and innovations.

Answer telephone and face-to-face queries from patients, staff and stakeholders, providing information as requested and as per Trust guidance. Communicate information and issues to members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To provide general reception, call-handling and administrative support as required within the needs of the service and provide administrative support to members of the leadership team.

Hand out clinician prescribed or issued medicines to patients where appropriate/required and in accordance with Trust Policy.

Identify and refer to senior colleagues any young and/or vulnerable people complying with Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS) safeguarding policies.

To maintain patient notes according to the Trust Records Management Policy and have knowledge and experience of medical/sexual and reproductive health terminology.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with difficult situations
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• Secretarial qualification/training or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Good IT knowledge and experience including basic internet navigation
• Experience of using database systems
• Experience in working with confidential information
• Experience of working in a busy, demanding environment within a team

Desirable

• Previous experience within sexual health

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the basics of safeguarding issues

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Kings Brook Bedford with cover at Grove View Dunstable if required

5 St John's Street

BEDFORD

MK42 0AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

2. To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.

3. To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.

4. To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfill the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.

5. To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level.
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Desirable

• Master's degree or related professional health care qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in Biomedical Science at an advanced level.
• demonstrable ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Supervisory role in a laboratory
• audit and evaluation experience

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
• Good listening skills
• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools

Desirable

• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements

Knowledge

Essential

• Fully conversant with the Biomedical methodology and ability to employ advanced techniques of laboratory diagnosis.
• Accurate input of data while working under pressure.
• Ability to plan own work and the work of others

Desirable

• Knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Covering a range of shift patterns ward clerks will provide a consistent and robust administrative support on the Same Day Emergency Care Unit
• As the first point of contact, courteously and efficiently receive all face to face and telephone enquiries from staff, patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital admissions, appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records, both manual and electronic, are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner
• Provides a front door meet and greet service, answers the telephone and deals with enquiries from hospital staff and the public concerning admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Ensuring correct information is made available, recorded or passed on to the relevant patient or member of staff
• Be responsible for the timely and accurate input of non-clinical patient related information on the hospitals electronic systems ensuring systems are regularly monitored and kept up to date
• To liaise with the data quality department to report any anomalies found in any patient data on the trusts clinical systems, highlighting errors or concerns
• To ensure the information recorded on trust clinical systems are accurate and consistent, verifying patient demographics data against national systems for every attendance
• Deal with telephone enquiries in a polite and courteous manner
• Remain composed at all times
• Show empathy when dealing with emotionally distressed patients
• To undertake Trust mandatory training and to attend appropriate training courses identified by the manager as required
• Be able to concentrate whilst working in a busy, potentially noisy environment
• To maintain any paper based documentation on the ward relating to patients admission and discharge
• In accordance with data protection and patient confidentiality principles, ensure patient health records are stored and located in a secure area and are not at any time left in a public area. Also to ensure patient records/names are not visible/are screened from view to members of the public/visitors during the working day
• Prepare all relevant documentation for clinics, making sure patient labels are printed
• Ensure PIMS system is fully maintained, all patient information up to date and clinics are appropriately cashed up
• Ensure that the Reception area is well maintained at all times, this may involve liaison with Domestic and Estates departments
• Arrange and document further clinical reviews or book follow-up clinic appointments
• Arrange photocopying as required
• Deal with daily internal and external post
• Any other duties relevant to the area of work
• Ensure notes are sent to coding within set time limits
• To ensure clerical support to the department for all non-clinical duties
• Work within clearly defined Standard Operational processes (SOPs)
• To work with the Nursing and Medical team towards achieving the Key Quality Indicators as set out by the trust
• Supervise stock control, undertake stock ordering and assist with annual stock take audit
• Competent and able to manage Nerve Centre, excel spreadsheets, ICE, IPM and a net. Account
• The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent.
• Evidence of professional development

Experience

Essential

• Working in customer facing environment
• Works well within a team

Desirable

• Experience within the health care environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• NHS IT systems

personal skills

Essential

• Strong communication skills written and verbal - able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation with individuals.
• Ability to embrace change in a complex environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and direct the work others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Able to form and maintain excellent professional relationships with all members of the multi professional team
• Problem solving skills - ability to respond to unexpected demands.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SDEC

Bedford Hospital

Bedford

MK429DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 14th 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

• 1.Masters level degree in pharmacy.
• 2.Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• 3.Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) *.
• 4.Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC.

Desirable

• 1.MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)*.
• 2.Leadership or management development course.
• 3.Risk management training.
• 4. Educational Qualification
• 5.Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• 6.Research degree (MSc,MRes, PhD) or working towards this qualification.

Experience

Essential

• 1.Extensive recent post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist (hospital or primary care)_ at band 8a (or equivalent) in the specialist clinical area
• 2.Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
• 3.Recent practical experience of independent prescribing in the specialist clinical area.
• 4.Highly specialised knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends in specialist clinical area.
• 5.Experience of the practical implementation of national guidance in drug use (e.g. NICE).
• 6.Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in patient records.
• 7.Experience of writing professional reports.
• 8.Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines, drug policies and treatment guidelines.
• 9.Evidence of having written, supervised, conducted and implemented the outcomes of clinical audit.
• 10.Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• 11.Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
• 13. Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
• 14. Experience as a personal tutor to a range of pre- and post-registration pharmacy staff groups.
• 15. Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development.
• 16. Experience of working within a regional or national group to implement new or changed guidance.
• 17.Previous management experience with responsibility for pharmacy staff

Desirable

• 1.Extensive recent post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist in the specialist clinical area at band 8a (or equivalent) in more than one setting e.g. hospital, intermediate care, primary care, intermediate care, community pharmacy
• 2.Experienced clinical pharmacist who has covered a range of clinical specialities in more than one setting.
• 3.Experience of managing and supervising a research project.
• 4.Experience of writing for pharmaceutical or educational publications.
• 5.Experience of horizon scanning.
• 6.Experience of leading on implementation of a national development or change in pharmacy practice
• 7.Expereince of strategic medicines optimisation with both internal and external stakeholders.
• 8.Experience of planning and accrediting an educational course.
• 9.Experience of research methodology, study design and grant application for practice research.
• 10.Experience of participating in an Ethics or Research and Development Committee.

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced detailed clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within the specialist area
• Knowledge of NICE guidance, NHSE, patient safety guidance/alerts and their local implementation
• Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel (or equivalent IT systems).
• Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical audit methodology.
• Knowledge and experience of critical appraisal skills.
• Knowledge of systems for non-medical prescribing.
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning processes
• Knowledge of systems for non-medical prescribing.
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.
• Knowledge and experience of practice research methodology.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate advanced practice defined with the Royal College of Pharmacy Core Advanced curriculum. Demonstrate advanced practice defined with the Royal College of Pharmacy Core Advanced curriculum. This may be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process.
• Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
• Be able to produce high quality written reports.
• Be able to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
• Have excellent patient consultation skills.
• Be able to lead, manage and work well in a team.
• Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior management.
• Be able to oversee the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care of patients by the pharmacy team and identify / resolve issues arising.
• Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers.
• Be able to teach, train, coach and mentor a range of staff groups.
• Be able to produce support materials for staff training and development.
• Be able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure to deadlines to achieve results.

Desirable

• Able to write research proposals and successful grant applications.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

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 3rd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th 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

• -Numerate and literate
• -Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• -Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• -Planning and organising straightforward tasks
• -Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• -Experience of using IT packages
• -Previous relevant experience

Desirable

• -Experience of working in a busy office environment or busy reception
• -Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
• -Experience of working in the NHS
• -Experience of working within a medical environment
• -Experience of call handling
• -Experience in communicating with patients / persons who are confused

Knowledge

Essential

• -Understanding of confidentiality
• -Understanding of customer service

Desirable

• -Understanding of filing / library systems
• -Basic knowledge of the Trust

Skills

Essential

• -Ability to work as part of a team
• -Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• -Ability to follow processes and procedures
• -Ability to manage time working to schedule and timescales
• -Good organisational skills
• -Basic IT skills - ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook
• -Willing to take on / learn new skills
• -Ability to show attention to detail
• -Ability to adapt to change
• -Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment
• -Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents

Desirable

• -Ability to touch type
• -Ability to communicate efficiently and confidently with patients who have dementia and delirium who may express aggressive behaviours

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be the subject matter expert for the E&N Diabetes team, providing expert advice, guidance, and horizon scanning.

To support and provide specialist advice to all other HCT clinical services in matters of diabetes.

To initiate new and maintain existing excellent working relationships with a complex range of contacts, utilising extensive knowledge and skills to influence others in establishing, planning and implementation within the Diabetes service.

To steer a process of development and improvement of the Diabetes service in line with national standards and evidence-based practice.

To champion change and provide a strategic clinical lead for the service.

Using specialist clinical assessment, clinical reasoning and highly specialist clinical knowledge, guide and support the DSNs to formulate and deliver individual treatment plans and self-management programmes.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Masters Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent prescriber
• Trained DAFNE educator

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive Diabetes Experience at speciality nurse level
• Significant experience working in a senior clinical role- Band 7 or above
• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding guidance

Sills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to use own initiative and take responsibility
• Excellent self management skills

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Bull Plain Clinic

27 Bull Plain

Hertford

SG14 1DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements andresponsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This documentprovides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employmentchecks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this willinclude existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Attention to detail with a proven ability to identify data inconsistencies, omissions or compliance risks in documentation.

Desirable

• Able to work independently where needed and to use own initiative to make positive change.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of right-to-work checks standards and applying this knowledge practically.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of UK visa requirements.
• Ability to devise and present information in a range of formats and tailor presentation approach to a variety of audiences.
• Competent user of recruitment tracking systems such as TRAC, NHS Jobs.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office programmes.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex immigration rules and Trust Policy and Procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree or equivalent experience in a Recruitment environment
• Must demonstrate commitment to personal and career development, eg good knowledge of Employment Law, best practice, regular attendance at training or update sessions.

Desirable

• Graduate of Chartered institute of CIPD (or working towards/be willing to work towards) or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within recruitment.
• Working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of planning, organising and scheduling activities for self while working within a pressurised working environment with changing and conflicting priorities.
• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role requiring high accuracy, data inputting and adherence to strict external timelines.
• Experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex rules, policies or legal frameworks to a wide audience.

Desirable

• Experience of implementing and monitoring systems and processes to support the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
• Experience of practical problem solving and solving complex recruitment issues.
• Experience delivering customer service or advisory support, especially to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds or non-native English speakers.

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

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Lakeview House, Priory Business Park

Bedford

MK44 3WH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 6th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on the 15th 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

• Occupational Therapist registered with Health Professions Council
• Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy
• Fieldwork educators certificate or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant C.P.D. in line with HCPC guidelines

Desirable

• Member of R.C.O.T.
• Evidence of further study / research in clinical specialty
• Member of relevant Special Interest Group / Specialist section
• Evidence of management / leadership training
• Working to a level of expertise, knowledge and judgement commensurate with MSc

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in relevant field of practice
• Close working with multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising Occupational Therapy staff / students
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Manual handling experience
• Provision and requisition of occupational therapy equipment

Desirable

• Business planning
• Team leadership
• Experience in Community setting
• Experience in adult rehabilitation
• Experience of conducting recruitment & selection procedure
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current research and treatment applications
• Knowledge of relevant governmental guidelines
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession, e.g. RCOT and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethic and professional conduct
• Assessment and treatment of relevant patient group
• To be competent in all stages of the OT process
• Experience of research and evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Appraisal process and implementation.
• Service evaluation & development.
• Research and Audit participation.
• Can demonstrate realistic expectations for service delivery
• Experience of dealing with people who display inappropriate behaviour (e.g. physical or verbal).

Skills

Essential

• Effective presentation skills
• Teaching skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-management skills
• Ability to justify decisions made
• IT skills including e-mails.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Excellent work organisation skills.
• Close working with multidisciplinary team in hospital and community.

Desirable

• Reflective practitioner.
• Committed to improving patient services.
• Able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
• Systematic and thorough
• Change management and service improvement
• Leadership and team-building skills.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Bank Registered General Nurse

Location: Carlyle House, Carlyle Road, Cambridge, CB4 3DH

Hours: Bank Contract - Zero Hours

Salary: £19.80ph

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Bank Registered General Nurse you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About you: You will be responsible for admitting and discharging our patients on their theatre day and undertaking all care to our patients while they are in the hospital with us for their diagnostic tests. You will be dispensing drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines and adhering to the principles of clinical governance. You will be caring, kind, compassionate and be able to deliver a high standard of care to all of our patients. Teamwork is a key element to make sure our day to day clinics run smoothly and our patients have the best experience with us and get the best outcome possible.

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!

Summary of benefits:

• £19.80ph rate of pay.
• 7:30am-17:30pm shifts.

Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC pin required

Experience

Essential

• 12 Months post graduate experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Carlyle House

Carlyle Road

Cambridge

Cambridge

CB4 3DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities

• In partnership with the multidisciplinary team, use evidence based best practice and appropriate clinical knowledge/expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patients needs.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focused care and treatment which promotes the Essence of Care and Standards for Better Health principles.
• Ensure Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) is set through negotiation between patient, carer, team, and internal/external agencies to achieve a safe and effective discharge which closely meets the patients needs.
• Participate in quality initiatives such as Productive Ward Project, Essence of Care Benchmarking.
• The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
• The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• As a reflective practitioner, actively promote reflective practice within the team questioning clinical practice, taking appropriate action where gaps in knowledge or experience may compromise the health and safety of others.
• Take a role as a link nurse.
• It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
• Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
• The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRN, Diploma of Education (Adult Nursing) or similar

Experience

Essential

• Working with patients with physical or mental health issues
• Coordinating a team of care staff
• demonstrates professional curiosity

Desirable

• working within a rehab setting
• working with older people

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Range of clinical skills
• Understanding of MDT
• Knowledge of elderly care and principle of rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Wound Care

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

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 02 Sept 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 15 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

• 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cambridge University Hospitals

Hills Rd

Cambridge

CB20QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 23rd August 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 7th September 2026

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level degree in pharmacy.
• Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)*.

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*.
• Leadership and Management qualification.
• Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information.
• Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
• Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area.
• Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes.
• Experience of writing professional reports.
• Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines.
• Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines.
• Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit.
• Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
• Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups.
• Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development.

Desirable

• Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital.
• Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients.
• Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 8a or above
• Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications.
• Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
• Experience of horizon scanning.

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area.
• Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NPSA guidance and their local implementation
• Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
• Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate expert professional practice
• Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
• Be able to produce written reports.
• Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
• Be able to manage and work well in a team.
• Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff.
• Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising.
• Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers
• Have a proven ability to teach and train a range of different staff groups including producing supporting training materials.
• Be able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure to deadlines to achieve results.

Additional Requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 31 Aug 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 10 Sep 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, registered in NMC
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Research module/qualification
• Studying at degree level
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Band 5 or equivalent clinical experience
• Experience of shift coordination
• Critical/acute care background
• Oncology/Chemotherapy skills (SACT Trained)

Desirable

• Experience in delivering monoclonal infusions to non-oncology patients
• SACT Assessor skill
• Clinical research experience
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area
• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of risk management procedure
• An understanding of the professional nursing agenda
• Knowledge of GCP
• Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
• Competent in research/database PC packages

Skills

Essential

• Proven verbal and written communication
• Experience of administration of chemotherapy/monoclonal treatment
• Cannulation/venepuncture
• Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• Identify problems and recommend solutions
• Excellent time management
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
• Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs
• Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
• Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops

Desirable

• Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
• Leadership Skills
• Haematology experience
• Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
• Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff
• Practical skills teaching
• Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio
• Effective management of equipment and resources

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

NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Keith Day Road

Cambridge

CB2 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -Current registration with the NMC.
• -Significant post-registration nursing experience, ideally within -palliative care, community nursing, hospice care, or a related specialty.
• -Experience of clinical assessment, triage, and care coordination.
• -Excellent communication skills and confidence in providing telephone-based support and advice.
• -Experience of leading teams and coordinating services in a fast-paced environment.
• -Supervisory or line management experience, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• -Strong decision-making, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• -A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.

Desirable

• -Supervisory or line management experience, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• -Experience in case management or community coordination
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or interest in developing

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).