About this role
Job summary
F5 Transplant Enhanced Care Unit (TECU) consists of 5 beds for level 2 patients following a transplant surgery. F5TECU forms part of one of the UKs most comprehensive adult solid organ transplant programmes. F5TECU is the only centre in the UK specifically caring for transplant patients requiring level 2 support.
The unit supports patients who require close monitoring and specialist care before, during and after transplantation. The organs transplanted at CUH include kidney, simultaneous pancreas kidney transplant combined, Liver and multiple abdominal organ transplant. We are 1 of only 2 centres in the UK that offers this highly specified transplant.
F5TECU nurses are highly competent in caring for transplant patients requiring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, highly specialised environment whilst maintaining compassionate and holistic care.
Main duties of the job
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems Practical application of Trust documentation standards Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality Ability to identity problems and recommend solutions Ability to demonstrate effective time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure Ability to work well within a team Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops
About us
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.
Why choose CUH?
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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.
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.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 11 OCT 2026
Interviews will be held on the 16 OCT 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 registration with NMC on part one or two of the Register Supervisor and assessor training completion Alert / WACS or equivalent Acute care module completed or equivalent
Desirable
Other post-basic, health-related professional development and its application Enhanced care competencies completed ITU Care Certificates
Experience Essential
Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital Experience in both surgical and medical clinical areas. Experience of utilising reflective practice 18 months post qualification experience Transplant experience of at least 2 years - competency based ITU/enhanced care/emergency care experience
Desirable
Experience of mentoring and teaching junior staff Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues Experience of clinical supervision NHS Experience
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area Health and Safety awareness Understanding and knowledge of Clinical Governance Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department polices Professional awareness reflected in attitude and appearance Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality Understanding of transplant and protocols Understanding of transplant and protocols
Desirable
An understanding of the professional nursing agenda Awareness of broader issues within The Trust and NHS
Skills Essential
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Demonstrate competency with Intravenous medication administration via peripheral and central routes Practical application of Trust documentation standards Ability to identity problems and recommend solutions Ability to demonstrate effective time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure Ability to work well within a team Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops Competency with administration of parenteral nutrition Competency and skill to unblock central venous access lines Competent with different oxygen therapies i.e.. High flow/cpap- Hamiliton Competent with different oxygen therapies i.e.. High flow/cpap- Hamiliton ABG interpretation Chest drain management Complex pain management Arterial line management Cardiology competency Blood transfusion competent B1/B3
Desirable
Ability to orientate new staff to clinical area. Ability to identify the key learning needs of students Practical skills teaching Previous experience in caring for post operative transplant patients Ability to manage complex wounds Knowledge and experience with complex discharges Knowledge of surgical pain management Communicating skills around difficult conversations Communicating skills around difficult conversations High ANTT for different lines ie. CVC/PICC Completion of the ICU respiratory study days
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 Hopsital - Division C
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB22QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)