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 13th Sep 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 29th 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

• Current and relevant registration on NMC register
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Willing to undertake training in relation to the post
• On the pathway for an MSC/MBA or relevant other continued education/development

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate qualification in leadership, management or operations management.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant experience in acute hospital patient flow and or site management
• Experience of working in a senior/deputy manager post
• Proven record of successfully implementing change
• Demonstrable experience of management handling and interpretation of data and information
• Proven experience of leading and delivering patient safety
• Experience of leadership and managing staff
• Effective service Improvement and project management
• Experience of leading and directing senior clinical and non-clinical teams in achieving key performance indicators

Desirable

• Community services experience / network
• Budgetary management
• Risk management
• Complaint and PALs management
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of patient flow issues across health and social care systems
• Understanding of current issues in healthcare
• Knowledge of key performance indicators including national access targets
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality management

Skills

Essential

• Ability to challenge staff at all levels
• Excellent presentation skills skills - writing board level papers and delivering them to a wide MDT audience
• Ability to use IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to inspire confidence at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to develop and implement change initiatives in a complex environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Manage own time to incorporate planning, allocation and evaluation of work effectively within a prioritisation system

Desirable

• Financial/budgetary skills
• Experience of using Epic

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-Corporate

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.

The advert will close at midnight on 23 August 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2 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

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 an office environment or reception
• Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Lifesaving / Lifeguarding and CPR skills along with logged lifeguard training hours

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Understanding of customer service

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of the Trust

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to touch type

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

CUH - Staff Bank Services

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.

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.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd August 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 31st August 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

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of IT qualification or experience

Desirable

• Nursing background advantageous

Experience

Essential

• Experience of collecting clinical trial data from patients participating in clinical trials
• Data entry experience
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Experience of working unsupervised and on own initiative
• Experience of working with databases (Access and/or Excel and/or web based data capture systems)
• Experience of audit (i.e. analysing existing information to prepare reports)

Desirable

• Familiarity with paediatric oncology and haematology clinical trials

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice and directives which govern research activity
• Appreciation of the confidential nature of the work and an understanding of processes and procedures relating to confidentiality and data protection

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with people on all levels, including external agencies
• Ability to extract, analyse and interpret clinical information for trials/research purposes
• Ability to manage workload as part of a team
• Mentor and train less experienced colleagues
• Adaptability to work under pressure and during periods of change.
• Work under pressure and adjust priorities as appropriate
• A willingness to take on new trials and learn new 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).

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 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 than 6 months remaining on their visa from the proposed start date.

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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 31st August 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 11th 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

• Level 3 Childcare or nationally recognised equivalent (See link) Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK

Desirable

• Significant years post qualification experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children/young people

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people in age group of 8 - 16 years
• Experience of working as a team member.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• An awareness of health and safety and risk management.

Desirable

• Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with individuals and groups of children/young people
• Play skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organisation skills

Desirable

• Word processing, multimedia and internet 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.
• Commitment to patient/family-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
• Be able to sensitively deal with the frequent challenges associated with social differences, parental and family anxiety and cultural diversity.

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)

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.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th August 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 31st August 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

• City and Guilds Craft Certificate / NVQ Level II or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

• City and Guilds Advanced Craft
• Apprenticeship or other recognised and approved training in Electrical / Mechanical services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Electrical / Mechanical / plumbing maintenance
• Experience in a mechanical environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar hands on environment
• Building machinery
• Relevant post apprenticeship experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Good all round trade knowledge

Desirable

• Good understanding of building services

Skills

Essential

• Must have good Craft Skills
• Use power tools and hand tools
• Problem solve faulty equipment / services
• Good front of house skills / Customer service
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Must be a team player

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 Corporate

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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start

This vacancy will close at midnight on 31stAugust 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 11th 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

• Good standard of education.
• Basic English, numeracy and literacy skills required.

Desirable

• City and Guilds Advanced Craft
• Apprenticeship or other recognised and approved training in Electrical / Mechanical services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Electrical / Mechanical / plumbing maintenance

Desirable

• Have carried out similar duties in a previous job.

Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to communicate, with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Demonstrate safe working practices
• Can demonstrate ability to communicate with site users.

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to meet the demands of the post.
• Able to loan work.
• Flexible approach to working times.

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 Corporate

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 refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Working in Cambridge

Strong links exist between the clinical service and the academic department within the Univeristy of Cambirdge. There are numerous teaching and research opportunities throughout the department including an active clinical trials portfolio. The post will currently be based full time in Addenbrookes which is at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre for biomedical research in Europe. CUH has been an NHS commissioned CAR-T centre since 2020, and there is an active cellular therapy trials portfolio. There is the potential for honorary university appointments dependent upon contributions to teaching and research.

Funding has been agreed to build the separate Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, which will include haematology, with a projected completion date in 2032.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Questions
• Standards
• Professionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific Skills related to the post
• Commitment to Clinical Governace/improving quality of patient care
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

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 refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
• BLS Course
• Completion of Foundation Competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Completed a minimum of four to six months experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCOG part 2
• RCOG ATSM / SITM which includes a surgical component

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

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post may be suitable for those wishing to prepare for entry into specialist training at either CT1-2 ST3 level or gain equivalent experience. Previous post holders have successfully entered national training programmes in the UK as well as being successfully matched in the US/Canadian system.

There are a wide range of educational opportunities available including time to attend monthly half day departmental academic meetings, the opportunity to be trained in outpatient and inpatient procedures and to participate in audits and clinical research with the goal of submitting papers for publication.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
• Completion of Foundation House Officer competencies or equivalent
• Previous experience in two surgical specialties employed at foundation level or above
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Minimum of 24 months experience in NHS employed at foundation level or above

Desirable

• MRCS or other postgraduate qualification
• ATLS
• Presentations/Publications

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

Addenbrooke's Hospital

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.

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.

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.

This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.

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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 Sep 26

Interviews will be held on the 29 Sep 26

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

• RN / ODA / ODP
• Evidence of continued professional development
• NMC or HCPC active registration
• Evidence of completed formal Anaesthetic training

Desirable

• Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification (or must be willing to work towards whilst in post)
• Evidence of accurate documentation and reporting

Experience

Essential

• Clinically current post qualification experience in Perioperative practice
• NHS Experience
• Liver Transplant and or Multi-visceral Anaesthesia Experience

Desirable

• Evidence of supervision / mentoring of learners and junior staff
• Experience of managing a clinical area
• Use of cellsaver or autologous blood transfusion
• TEG sampling and analysis training
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC code of conduct guidelines
• HCPC code of conduct guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of WHO Surgical Safety checklist

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Capable of working as an integral member of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Committed to staff support
• Highly motivated
• Willing to develop perioperative practice
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need

Desirable

• Willingness to accept alternative shift times
• Willingness to undertake additional roles
• Committed to the development of junior staff
• Scrub skills and preparation for anaesthetic invasive line trollies

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 A

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Anaesthetic Department at CUH provides highly specialised services for a range of surgical subspecialities. We undertake a full range of complex orthopaedic and plastic surgery. Addenbrookes is also the tertiary centre for Neurosciences, Transplantation, Complex Obstetrics, Vascular (including Interventional Radiology), OMFS and Paediatrics for the East of England. Complex cancer surgery is undertaken in most specialties.

It offers the opportunity to develop and enhance experience in all anaesthetic subspecialties provided by at a large tertiary teaching hospital. The programme consists of a structured rotation through all anaesthetic modules providing the evidence needed for a successful CESR application. This includes Neuro, Paediatrics, Pain management, ICM and Cardiothoracics (currently undertaken at CTC at mid and south Essex trust at Basildon).

The CUH CESR program is a regional programme, training is undertaken both at CUH and partner training sites. By the end of year three, it is envisaged that successful applicants will have appropriate training and evidence to submit a successful CESR application. The programme mirrors GMC and the Royal College of Anaesthetists requirements for equivalence, including non-clinical components such as audits, participating in research and opportunities for developing leadership and management skills.Although this is not a recognised training post, the programme is supported by NHS England East of England (deanery) for the necessary funding for courses and support for an annual ARCP like assessment for CESR training.

The final decision to grant the CESR equivalence remains with the GMC subject to approval by the Equivalence committee at the Royal College of Anaesthetists. On successfully completing the 3 year programme all the fellows will be eligible to apply for one of our Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) posts while they await for their CESR application to be processed by the GMC.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Full FRCA or equivalent qualification
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC at time of application
• At least 5 years of experience in anaesthesia
• At least 1 year of experience working in anaesthesia in the United Kingdom
• Completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Experience of supervising residents and of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates

Desirable

• Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent accreditation from a recognised overseas

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

Addenbrooke's Hospital

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.

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.

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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd 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

• Standard level of General Education
• (GCE, GSE, GCSE or equivalent education)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Customer Service or Business & Administration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer services or front of house environment
• Experience of dealing with the public in a professional environment
• Basic IT skills - ability to use Microsoft packages
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of working in a busy contact centre / call handling position, helpdesk or reception
• Shift work - 24/7 service
• 4. Experience of using EPIC or other electronic patient record

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of patient confidentiality issues
• Understanding of the need to prioritise urgent information
• Able to work on own initiative
• Ability to multi-task

Desirable

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Knowledge of the NHS
• Knowledge of the eastern region

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills including telephone, email and face-to-face
• Ability to deal with challenging conversations, often with stressed/anxious stakeholders
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to manage time working to schedule and timescales, whilst under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to show attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Pleasant, calm and polite telephone manner
• Using initiative to progress work/referrals without direct guidance, often whilst lone-working

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.
• Must be able to work unsocial hours including late shifts, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Calm and understanding approach
• Willingness to assist with other duties as required
• In compliance with provisions in the working time regulations 1998 and the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999, this post is restricted to persons aged over 18 years

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 E

The Rosie Hospital, Robinson Way

Cambridge

CB2 0SW

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.

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 20th September 2026

Interviews are due to be held in 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

• Completing your application - Information for Applicants
• Relevant post registration paediatric critical care qualification (equivalent to ENB 415)
• Evidence of degree level study or equivalent
• Child protection training
• Relevant teaching and assessing / mentorship course

Desirable

• Advanced level child protection training
• Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of delivery, and supervision of learners in the delivery, of evidenced based nursing care to level 1, 2 and 3 patients without supervision, at Band 5 to children in a paediatric intensive care setting
• Evidence of assessment, planning, set-up and delivery of advanced ventilation in the form of HFOV, Nitric Oxide and Renal Replacement Therapy

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in retrievals
• Supervision and teaching of staff in delivery of Haemofiltration / High Frequency Oscillation / NO therapy
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Works within the boundaries of government directives and professional nursing issues
• Evidence of current paediatric nursing skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing

Skills

Essential

• Competent to lead others in the care of children and their families in a safe and effective manner without direct supervision
• Advocate of paediatric nursing
• Evidence of excellent team work
• Advanced computer skills

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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
• To be willing to undertake Mentoring and Mentor Module relevant to job banding and as required by your Line Manager

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)

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

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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October with a stakeholder panel, followed by face to face interviews on 7th 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

• oEducated to master's level or able to demonstrate equivalent specialist knowledge and senior leadership experience in transformation, programme management, organisational change or a related field
• oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• oRelevant professional registration
• oMBA or equivalent management qualification
• oEvidence of managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
• oAccredited lean/improvement qualification

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant senior leadership and planning of multi-year, Trust-wide and system-wide transformation portfolios, including digitally enabled care model redesign and complex interdependencies.
• oExperience of utilising digital systems and technologies, to enable the design of new models of care.
• oManaging strategic and operational change. Including the impact on clinical service delivery, policies and processes, resources and service users.
• oWorking across multiple professional disciplines to deliver significant improvement to models of care or organisational processes.
• oSet-up of governance structures for a complex portfolio of Trust-wide programmes
• oDesigning or leading the use of performance tracking systems, particularly in programme management.
• oProven delivery of benefits realisation with clear KPIs and outcomes; experience of recovering under-performing programmes.
• oSenior experience managing risks/issues/dependencies and leading cross-organisational teams and suppliers under formal governance.
• oWorking at a senior level of management on strategic transformation in a healthcare or similar organisation
• oWorking constructively with internal and external partners to create successful collaboration
• oWorking collaboratively with senior clinicians across multi-disciplinary professions and services
• oReporting to and working at Board/ executive committee level.
• oReporting complex information and data - verbally, in papers and in presentations, in a succinct manner, to a range of audiences from service users through to executives.
• oIdentifying, initiating and maintaining partnership activity with other organisations and maximising relations with relevant parties and services (from inception to completion).
• oManaging large scale complex change programmes at a senior management level using recognised methodology, including use of service improvement and programme management techniques.
• oDeveloping performance indicators, dashboards and scorecards to monitor project and programme delivery, including tracking and realising benefits.
• oManaging programme budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation
• oEvidence of holding direct delegated accountability for substantial revenue and/or capital budgets, including expenditure approval, financial recovery action and delivery of recurrent productivity or efficiency benefits.
• oSubstantial experience of full line-management responsibility for a multi-tier senior team, including recruitment, appraisal, performance, conduct, workforce planning, talent and succession, alongside leadership of complex matrix teams.
• oExperience crafting compelling strategic narratives and business cases or funding bids for senior stakeholders and external partners/government.
• oExperience of leading the formulation, approval, Trust-wide implementation and evaluation of policy, strategy or operating standards with organisation-wide impact and, where relevant, securing adoption

Desirable

• oExperience of designing or commissioning structured audit, evaluation or research activity and translating findings into organisation-wide service or programme improvement.
• oPrevious NHS experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• oHighly developed professional knowledge of programme and organisational change management
• oChange management, negotiation and influencing internally and externally at all levels.
• oBudgeting and resource allocation.
• oClinical and corporate governance
• oTranslating National policy into local implementation
• oWorkforce planning, recruitment and retention and staff development including appraisals and performance management
• oPatient and public involvement including co-design
• oLeading innovation in approaches to patient care
• oUnderstanding of information governance.

Desirable

• oDetailed knowledge of NHS financial governance, standing financial instructions, schemes of delegation, business-case appraisal, contract management and benefits accounting.

Skills

Essential

• oExceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
• oManaging multifaceted, complex projects and programmes to time and budget.
• oCommunicating highly complex and sensitive information with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to a wide range of audiences; meticulous attention to detail
• oThinking clearly, solving and pre-empting problems, reaching decisions, prioritising and recommending appropriate action through the assessment and presentation of relevant and complex information in an accessible form.
• oTranslating strategic direction into deliverable, measurable outcomes and engaging others in strategy and planning.
• oBuilding positive relationships, influencing and securing agreement from senior colleagues and other stakeholders including on highly sensitive and complex matters;
• oExpert negotiation, facilitation and diplomacy
• oInspiring confidence and trust, commanding respect and creating a sense of community in teams. Ability to motivate and empower others as a positive and effective team leader
• oRepresenting at local, regional and national forums
• oAdapting during periods of change
• oWork autonomously, managing and prioritising own workload and that of others, meeting tight deadlines and working under own initiative
• oAbility to make autonomous, high impact decisions with broader policy
• oUsing ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and digital project management tools
• oAbility to translate complex, sensitive issues and problems into plans which are clearly articulated and understandable to others
• oAble to deliver flexible and creative solutions to difficult problems and challenges
• oAbility to handle conflicting, incomplete and ambiguous evidence
• oAnalyse, present and tailor complex data and information to a wide range of audiences
• oDemonstrable political judgement and astuteness in working with complex policy and diverse interest groups. Working at a very senior level with multi-disciplinary groups
• oIntellectual flexibility to work beyond existing structures and ways of working to deliver effective services.
• oLeading redesign of services
• oLead change through the senior clinical forums with clear priorities and delivery.

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.
• oMethodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
• oHighly motivated and resourceful.
• oAble to learn rapidly, and take in a wide range of information, distilling out the key points into clear succinct well-argued documents.
• oAble to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality.
• oAccepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
• oAble to manage competing demands and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
• oAble to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
• oAbility to contribute effectively
• oA clear communicator with excellent written, analytical and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates empathy and concerns for others
• oShows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
• oCan demonstrate a flexible approach
• oHas realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
• oLearn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary
• oAbility to prioritise own and others workload effectively to manage to tight deadlines

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

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.

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.

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

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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th September 2026

Interviews are due to be held in 22nd 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

• RN Child with a degree
• Post registration module in Specialist field of work
• Research Module
• Advanced clinical assessment skills (if nurse led services part of role)
• Teaching & mentoring qualification
• Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning
• Leadership or management module
• Willingness & ability to work toward Masters

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Advanced communication skills or Counselling qualification
• Masters degree

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience as nurse specialist in the speciality
• Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess and diagnose
• Experience in project management
• Evidence of leading service change
• Managing and or leading a team

Desirable

• Practical experience of policy development
• Audit or research experience
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess and diagnose
• Budget management

Skills

Essential

• Advanced communication skills
• Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Proven leadership and team leading skills
• Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development
• Presentation skills
• Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Highly motivated
• committed to continuous service development and quality improvement
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets
• Reliable and supportive
• Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
• 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 E

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.

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.

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 17th 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

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent
• Typing qualification or equivalent experience (if applicable)

Desirable

• Secretary qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service
• Secretarial and /or administrative experience
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working within guidelines
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
• Data entry experience and documentation
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS
• Previous experience of working with medical records
• Experience of using EPIC
• Understanding of NHS RTT standards

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Sound knowledge of office procedures
• Understanding of customer service
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of National Cancer Waits targets

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Willing to take on/learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

Desirable

• Ability to touch type
• Minute taking 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).

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)