About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused care to patients referred in to the specialtyo The post holder has some experience in the specialtyo 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 memberso Involved in providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff throughout and outside the trusto Required to be involved in research and clinical audits in own specialist area
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 careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo 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.
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 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
- RSCN/ RN Child
- First Degree (or equivalent level) in nursing or health-related subject or working towards
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Level 3 safeguarding training
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Qualification in speciality
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working with acute and chronically ill children and young people
- Evidence of having worked collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching colleagues/ students and to mentorship
Desirable
- Experience in caring for children with rheumatological conditions, and their families
- Experience working in an outpatient / community setting
- Experience of audit and research
- NHS experience
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)