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Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are recruiting for an experienced Paediatric Rheumatology nurse at Cambridge University Hospital. This is a job share post so the hours will be 18.75 per week. The post is part of the Child and Adolescent East of England Rheumatology Service in the role of a clinical nurse specialist. The successful applicant will be providing NHSE specialist commissioned paediatric rheumatology care for the East of England region. The service is provided by closely linked expert teams in Cambridge and Norwich and a shared care network with outreach clinics.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team with a fast growing service, fully committed to providing excellent care to the region’s children and young people with rheumatology conditions. You will be the joint lead nurse based at Addenbrookes hospital, joining a team with two consultants, physiotherapy, OT, psychology, research nurse, pharmacist and secretarial support. We work closely with our patients/parents to shape and improve our service and we are rated highly in both patient feedback and national benchmarking.
There will be opportunities to access training relevant to the speciality, build relationships across the east of England Network (CHEERS) and support service development. You will work closely with the paediatric rheumatology consultants to provide excellent care to children from across the region who attend for outpatient appointments, infusions and inpatient admissions as well as supporting outreach clinics.
- The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused care to patients referred in to the specialty
- The post holder has some experience in the specialty
- The post holder is responsible for supporting in the development and implementation of specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures under supervision from senior team members
- Involved in providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff throughout and outside the trust
- Required to be involved in research and clinical audits in own specialist 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 of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- 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)
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd November 2026.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
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
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 café, 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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