About this role
Job summary
Diabetes Specialist Healthcare Assistant (17.5 Hours per Week)
As a Maternity Support Worker, you will work with the Diabetes in Pregnancy Team to deliver support to women and birthing people within the Diabetes in Pregnancy Team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Maternity Support Worker to join our diabetes team in a varied and rewarding specialist role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about patient care and keen to develop their skills within a supportive clinical environment.
Interviews will be held in person.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our diabetes clinics, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality patient care. You will be confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities will include:- Supporting the delivery and organisation of diabetes clinics
- Assisting with patient flow and clinic processes
- Performing clinical tasks such as blood sampling (phlebotomy)
- Supporting glucometer education
- Supporting insulin education for patients (training will be provided)
- Managing and booking appointments efficiently and accurately
- Providing general support to clinicians and educators
We are looking for someone who:- Is dynamic, adaptable, and highly organised- Is confident and capable of working in a self-directed manner- Has strong administrative skills, particularly in appointment booking (training will be provided)- Has experience in, or is willing to be trained in, phlebotomy- Communicates effectively and provides compassionate patient care- Is enthusiastic about supporting patients in managing their diabetes
This role is offered as a 17.5-hour per week contract, with flexibility in how the hours are worked.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop specialist skills, and be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding care
o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
o Career and development opportunities
o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
o Research experience and opportunities
o Lovely location and quality of life
o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
In order to start in this role as a Band 3 there is a requirement that the National Care certificate (NCC) has been completed alongside a practical/ in -person competency booklet. Successful candidates that are unable to evidence completion of these requirements will start in the role at a Band 2 and therefore will not be eligible for sponsorship. Successful candidates that are able to provide this evidence may be permitted to commence at a Band 3. Starting salary and eligibility for sponsorship, if requested, will be considered at conditional offer.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th October 2026
Interviews are due to be held on12th October 2026
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
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 youAt 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
GCSE or equivalent in health related subject (Grade 4 or above) Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade 4 or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role. Care certificate or commitment to complete this upon employment
Desirable
Level 3 Diploma, B-tech in health and social care or equivalent in a health related subject
Experience Essential
Previous experience working with members of the public in a health related setting Experience of working with families and or children
Desirable
Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and family centred care. Previous NHS experience Understand NHS/Social care systems
Knowledge Essential
Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group Basic anatomy and physiology Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service users and their families, with varying levels of understanding Self-motivated Flexibility and team participation Basic IT skills- ability to use keyboard or Demonstrates effective application of problem solving and planning skills and a broad skill base related to their practice. Willingness to develop
Desirable
Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Familiar with Microsoft Office and excel
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. The applicant is able to make fact-based judgements requiring a comparison of options to effectively perform tasks and activities. The applicant is motivated to continue personal development and development of new skills sets, as required by the service. The applicant has a good attendance record in previous jobs/ training 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
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)