Total 19 job vacancies by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow (ST6+/Senior) in Oncology (Gynaecologic Medical Oncology) with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available to commence ASAP for 12 months in the first instance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physician with Oncology experience wishing to extend and deepen knowledge of Gynae Medical Oncology and clinical trials. Extensive experience will be gained in trial design and the management of phase I to III clinical trials, and in the facilitation of translational research at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. We run a diverse trials portfolio spanning the entire range of systemic treatment options (cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted, biological and immunotherapy agents and viral based cancer therapies).

The post is set up to support both research and clinical duties. In order to maintain clinical experience, post holder will be expected to attend outpatient clinics, sub-specialty meetings, and ward rounds as well as support delivery of care to patients receiving treatment in clinical trials.

This post is suitable for Trainees after specialist Oncology training (or equivalent) with PhD (or equivalent).

This post would ideally suit applicants who have CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology specialist training with evidence of participation in clinical or translational research and post-graduate research degree (PhD or equivalent).

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013).

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. It plays a key role in in the Anglian region Cancer Research Network, and partners with CRUK-CI and University of Cambridge.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Shoulder Surgery) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence from 05 February 2025 until 03 February 2026.

The post will provide excellent exposure in both elective and trauma surgery. The successful applicant will be involved in the care and management of patients in the clinic and ward and in both day-case and inpatient surgery.

The appointee will also be expected to be actively involved in both research and teaching.



In order to be considered applicants must have proven clinical experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics equivalent to 4 years at Specialty Registrar grade or higher. They must also have MRCS or equivalent.

The applicant must have Completion of Specialty Registrar training in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK or equivalent with CCT, and be fully registered with a license to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition. The Fellowship has had full PMETB approval as an out of training post and is likely to do so again on application to the successful applicant’s Deanery



The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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




This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+ / Senior Post CCT) in Plastic Surgery (Microsurgery).

This post is available asap for 6 months in the first instance.

The department of Plastic Surgery provides for the management of all aspects of plastic surgery including an emergency workload. It provides specialist surgery including breast reconstruction, head and neck cancers, complex hand surgery and cleft lip and palate surgery.

We are looking for a trainee with an interest in pursuing a career in plastic surgery, and this post would be an ideal position for a trainee who has plastic surgery experience and wishes to further their experience.

Please note that these posts donotcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior) in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR), commencing on 05 February 2025 until 03 February 2026.

This post provides an exciting opportunity for senior doctors to work in a 50:50 split role with PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval Service) and with a Helicopter Emergency Medicine Service, Magpas Air Ambulance.

The post incorporates induction, training and Consultant supervision necessary to undertake both roles. Successful candidate will be rotating between the posts in three-week cycles.

Candidates may apply as a stand-alone post, a post CCT fellowship, or as an OOPE, from an accredited HST training program.

These posts are particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience in retrieval with a background of Anaesthetics or Adult /Paediatric intensive care or Emergency Medicine. Please see more detailed information in the attached Job Description.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior Post CCT) position in Cardiology, specialising in Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions (ICC).

This post is available from 05 March 2025 until 02 September 2025 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an appointment designed to provide a Senior Cardiology trainee (post-CCT or penultimate/final year trainee) with experience and training in the management of ICC and inflammatory/infiltrative disorders before moving to a Consultant position.

Please note that this post does notcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) offers a regional service for the diagnosis and on-going management of Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions. The Regional Genetics Service is based on site and the Cardiology Department works closely with it to provide a multi-disciplinary approach. The patient population covers the entire spectrum of inherited cardiovascular conditions including aortopathies, cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmias, neuromuscular disorders with cardiac involvement and multi-system disorders. CUH is also one of the six designated adult centres for Fabry’s disease and the regional centre for vasculitis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in the cardiac management of these patients. The role has a strong clinical focus, but with also opportunity for research involvement if desired.

The CUH ICC Service also has strong links with Royal Papworth Hospital, which is relocated to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus beside CUH. A fully integrated ICC Service runs between the two sites. The ICC Fellow will be expected to participate in the cardiology SpR out-of-hours on-call rota (1 in 10-12, non-resident) but not in the delivery of the day-time in-patient service. There is no General Medicine commitment.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+)/Senior (post CCT) in Infection at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available to commence from 02 October 2024 initially for three months, with a potential for extension to 02 September 2025.

The post is available to applicants who have clinical experience and qualifications equivalent to ST3 level or above, as well as applicants who are post-CCT.

The post holder will predominantly work in Medical Microbiology. Duties will include authorisation of laboratory reports, dealing with telephone enquiries from Clinicians and participating in infection rounds.

The post holder may have the opportunity to work within the Infectious Diseases team providing direct care for adult inpatients with complex infections as well as consult service to review patients under other teams. The team also provides an OPAT service. The post holder will be expected to cover the service with other registrars in infectious diseases.

The post holder may participate in the out of hour on-call rota in these departments.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST6+/Post CCT) in Ophthalmology (Vitreoretinal Surgery) to commence 06 January 2025 for 12 months.

The Vitreoretinal Service deals with the full range of vitreoretinal conditions including provision of the National Stickler Syndrome Service led by Mr Martin Snead. The post-holder’s timetable will include vitreoretinal clinics and surgical sessions. Previous vitreoretinal experience is not essential as training will be consultant-supervised from the outset.

The medical retina and vitreoretinal services are supported by a dedicated ophthalmic imaging suite which provides retinal photography, OCT imaging, fluorescein and ICG angiography and B-scan ultrasonography.

It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to the general emergency eye service (currently 1 in 6, second on-call rota).

Please note that this post does notcarry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a motivated pharmacy technician experienced in set-up and/or management of clinical trials? Would you like to develop your career in a leading UK Trust for research activity? If yes, then we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and enthusiastic non-oncology team. You will play a key role in the entire pharmacy clinical trial process and support operational aspects to ensure we provide a safe, effective, timely and high-quality service. We host a wide variety of trials, including a growing Advanced Therapies portfolio, and have excellent relationships with our supportive R&D colleagues and clinical teams. The successful post holder will be an excellent communicator, well organised, able to multi-task and have great attention to detail. You will be expected to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The pharmacy department has a strong focus on staff well-being and training to help develop your career.

Setting up all aspects of a wide variety of clinical trials, including ensuring that:

Trial medications are correct, safe and in accordance with the study protocol and Good Clinical Practice

Required records are kept throughout the study

Pharmacy are remunerated appropriately



You would also undertake training of new team members and rotational staff and work closely with R&D, study teams and sponsors.

Would you like more information? Do you have a question? Please do get in touch to discuss further.





Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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

If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Closing date is midnight on 5 August 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 29 August 2024

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

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior) in Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

There are two posts available:

Post 1: To commence from 20 August 2024 for 12 months
Post 2: To commence from 25 October 2024 for 12 months

The Cambridge HPB Surgical Unit is the centralised regional HPB referral centre for East Anglia covering a population of 2.5million. Our unit is one of the largest in the UK in terms of clinical volumes (8 Consultant HPB surgeons, >120 liver resections, >100 pancreatic resections annually), with excellent surgical outcomes. The post offers excellent sub-specialty training in HPB surgery.

Candidates will preferably have previous experience at Specialty Registrar level in General Surgery, experience in HPB Surgery is desirable although not essential.

The successful candidate will provide senior surgical cover for HPB patients including attending operating theatres, outpatient clinics, HPB MDT meetings, and covering the on-call rota for HPB surgery.

There will not be a commitment to General Surgery or Transplant Surgery on-calls. The successful candidate will join a team of SCFs and HPB Specialty Trainees. The appointee is expected to carry out a degree of clinical work independently.

We have an excellent track record of providing sub-specialty training in HPB surgery including complex HPB resectional surgery. There will be ample opportunities to be engaged in research projects leading to publications.

The applicants must meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of commencement is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Monday 15 Jul 2024

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you a reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a busy environment?

Staff Bank Services successfully provides temporary staffing throughout Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via a variety of different assignments.

We are looking to register reliable, hardworking experienced audiologists who would thrive in a busy environment to join our team by registering with the staff bank. This is essentially for weekend shifts on Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. There is the possibility for occasional mid-week shifts depending on room capacity. This role offers a high degree of flexibility which may appeal to those with roles elsewhere in core hours or those returning to practice. Main duties will be audiometry in our busy complex tertiary ENT clinics but there may also be opportunities for adult and paediatric rehabilitative audiology depending on skills and experience.

We have training and ongoing support available in a variety of areas within the Trust.


This post is concerned with the provision of routine and specialist rehabilitation services for hearing impaired adults and diagnostic hearing testing. You will maintain own professional knowledge and contribute to the clinical developments of the department. You will use your knowledge and experience in the training and supervision of junior staff. Opportunities in paediatric audiology clinics are also likely dependent on your previous experience. You will be expected to work independently if required both at satellite clinics and on domiciliary visits.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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



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 30th June 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 5th July 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.




This advert closes on Sunday 30 Jun 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow (Post CCT) in Neuro-Oncology Neurosurgery commencing from 07 August 2024 for 12 months.

The Neurosurgical Oncology Service at Addenbrooke’s provides a service for the entire adult and paediatric population of Cambridge and East Anglia region and beyond; all in all covering a population of approximately 2.5 million.

The post is suitable for a post-CCT trainee in Neurosurgery or equivalent, who wants to specialise in neurosurgical oncology. The successful candidate will work with the 4 neuro-oncology surgeons at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Experience will be gained in all neurosurgical oncology conditions, including awake craniotomy, fluorescence-guided surgery and brain mapping, determined by the clinical workload. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research projects during the clinical fellowship period.

Please note that these posts donotcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Friday 24 May 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior) in Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

There are two posts available:

Post 1: To commence from 20 August 2024 for 12 months
Post 2: To commence from 25 October 2024 for 12 months

The Cambridge HPB Surgical Unit is the centralised regional HPB referral centre for East Anglia covering a population of 2.5million. Our unit is one of the largest in the UK in terms of clinical volumes (8 Consultant HPB surgeons, >120 liver resections, >100 pancreatic resections annually), with excellent surgical outcomes. The post offers excellent sub-specialty training in HPB surgery.

Candidates will preferably have previous experience at Specialty Registrar level in General Surgery, experience in HPB Surgery is desirable although not essential.

The successful candidate will provide senior surgical cover for HPB patients including attending operating theatres, outpatient clinics, HPB MDT meetings, and covering the on-call rota for HPB surgery.

There will not be a commitment to General Surgery or Transplant Surgery on-calls. The successful candidate will join a team of SCFs and HPB Specialty Trainees. The appointee is expected to carry out a degree of clinical work independently.

We have an excellent track record of providing sub-specialty training in HPB surgery including complex HPB resectional surgery. There will be ample opportunities to be engaged in research projects leading to publications.

The applicants must meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of commencement is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge nurse to join our Medical Short Stay Unit, EAU 5. The unit consists of 26 beds, 11 of which are monitored and take a variety of patients with acute medical conditions who are expected to have a length of stay of less than 72 hours. There are also 2 rapid handover beds that take patients from ED to reduce ambulance offload delays and take patients at short notice. You must be a motivated individual with proven leadership experience at either Band 6 or 7 to inspire staff and ensure the provision of safe, personal and effective care whilst maintaining flow through the unit to maximise the non-elective medical pathway. You will be expected to promote change and continue the development of the unit and staff.

You will maintain high standards of nursing care, meeting national and local standards with regards to quality, safety and length of stay within the unit. You will promote innovative thinking and provide inspirational leadership and managerial support to all members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the ward and have responsibility for 50 nurses and healthcare support workers. This will include maintaining safe staffing through effective roster management; managing the budget; managing sickness and absence, and other HR issues; and coaching and developing staff and students.

To lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary team to ensure an optimum level of safe and effective patient care within budgetary resources

To assess care needs, to develop, to implement and evaluate programmes of care.

To be responsible for all aspects of staff management and recruitment in line with HR policy.

To participate in a full range of shifts, including Trust and Unit bleep holder rotas, ensuring a visible presence in the ward area.

To be responsible for all aspects of clinical governance and risk management within the ward area.

Come Nurse with us…

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

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

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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

Closing date is midnight on 2 April 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 18 April 2024

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

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity at CUH Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT department for a motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

For this, you will already have proven experience in delivering a Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT Service. Additional training will be provided where required.

The department has 3 Gamma Camera’s, 1 PET-CT scanner, Radiopharmacy, sample counting and blood labs and we also have access to a cyclotron which provides some of PET-CT’s isotopes and is part of the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre.

You will be involved in types of imaging that are not carried out anywhere else in the country and in some research instances the world. Due to our close links to the University and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we can offer the opportunity to work with the most up to date technology and imaging protocols and be at the forefront of new research and development techniques.

You will have:
1. DCR (R) / BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and or BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology or equivalent.
2. Must have current HCPC / RCT Registration.
3. Experience in cross-sectional imaging is desirable; full and comprehensive training will be provided.
• As a member of a multidisciplinary team assist in the effective provision and service delivery in the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Department.
• You will be required to carry out a wide range of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT examinations and procedures, including research, working both independently and as part of our multi-disciplinary team.
• You will be required to flexibly and we will consider full and part time hours.
• To attend training courses / study days where appropriate.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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

A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.

The advert will close at midnight on 11 April 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 18 or 22 April 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Thursday 11 Apr 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Our dynamic stroke specialist nursing team is currently recruiting a band 7 post to take part in our thrombectomy 24/7 service.

By joining the team you will take part on a rapid assessment and treatment plan of acute stroke patients within Stroke Alert Team, Thrombectomy, and Stroke Prevention services.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team optimising patient pathway, coordinating acute stroke beds, taking part of research and carrying out projects to improve the stroke pathways. Shift work will be required, as well as training and education will be provided.

The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for the day to day management and coordination of the regional thrombectomy service.

Working with stroke lead and consultant nurse to deliver safe and effective pathway and repatriation to and from CUH

A clinical expert in assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care in hyperacute stroke, undertaking specialist nursing procedures and implementing evidenced base care

Ensure effective communication across the multi stakeholder groups locally and regionally.

Collaboratively develop standard operating procedures to ensure specialist advice and support of other staff and service users, the wider stroke team, within CUH and across the region.

Provide specialist education and training for staff as required.

Required to undertake clinical audit, service evaluation and participate research in own specialist area and present data within and outside CUH.

Team leadership and day to day management

Come Nurse with us…

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

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

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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

Closing date is midnight on 2 April 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 11 April 2024

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

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024