Total 172 job vacancies by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced orthoptist to join our friendly orthoptic department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. You will be working in our paediatric and adult orthoptic clinics and will also have the opportunity to gain valuable skills in neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma and AMD clinics. Applicants must have previous orthoptic experience, excellent communications skills and demonstrate good leadership and team working abilities.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital is a large teaching hospital and a research centre with strong affiliations with Cambridge University. It has a rich history of breaking the barriers of modern medicine and providing compassionate care for the patients.

You will have a varied and interesting workload with the opportunity to work alongside ophthalmologists who are experts in their field and be involved in teaching and CPD activities.

We provide a clear pathway for career progression and plenty of opportunities to gain experience in extended roles, with good level of training and mentoring provided.

The worker is legally and professionally responsible for delivering highly skilled, patient focused care in the management of ocular motility disorders.



To provide orthoptic care as an autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing and managing adult and paediatric patients referred to the orthoptic department.



To participate in the teaching of undergraduate orthoptic students and multidisciplinary professionals.



Deputise for the head orthoptist, manage other staff and assist with the management of the orthoptic service when required.



To carryout off site community orthoptic services at Anglia Ruskin University and Saffron Walden clinic.



Contribute to departmental teaching, research and audit, including the formulation and development of clinical and departmental guidelines in conjunction with senior staff.

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 27th August 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 9th September 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 Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-2)/Higher (ST3-5) in Clinical Immunology and Allergy to commence from 04 September 2024 until 02 September 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Clinical Immunology department at Addenbrooke’s.

Clinical duties will be to provide, with colleagues, a service toCambridge University Hospitals (CUH), with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. To include the follow (with appropriate supervision):

(a) Participation in Immunology outpatient clinics.

(b) Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.

(c) Reviewing inpatients requiring an Immunology opinion or already known to the Immunology service.

(d) Liaison with colleagues including nursing staff, medical, pharmacy and support staff.

(e) Administrative duties including prescription of immunoglobulin.

(f) Appropriate handover of patients, where applicable.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria.

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 appointment 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.

The service has a large cohort of patients with primary and secondary immune deficiency, with approximately 450 patients on immunoglobulin replacement therapy and approximately 800 patients under long-term follow up. Patients with immune deficiency often suffer multiple comorbidities, particularly affecting the respiratory system or gastrointestinal tract, and are prone to severe (and often difficult to treat) recurrent infections. To address these challenges the Clinical Immunology team work closely with colleagues in other departments who have a special interest in immunodeficiency and run joint clinics with colleagues in Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases. A specialist Hereditary Angioedema clinic is run in conjunction with the Allergy Department and Paediatric Immunology.

The department has close links with the University of Cambridge and is involved in a number of research studies. The service is Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services (QPIDS) accredited.

The clinical service works closely with the diagnostic Immunology laboratory based at Addenbrooke’s hospital which provides a comprehensive regional and supraregional service to aid in the diagnosis of diseases of the immune system.

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 Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

Applications are invited posts of Clinical Fellow (Core) in Emergency Medicine to commence from 07 August 2024 until 04 February 2025 at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Emergency Department (ED) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the biggest in the region seeing over 130,000 patients a year. The hospital is the Major Trauma Centre for the East of England region covering a wide geographical population and 12 other District hospitals.

There is access to all hospital specialties and all investigative facilities including Ultrasound within the ED. There is extended supervision and training with Consultant presence from 08:00-03:00 and 24/7 Senior Trainee shop-floor presence.

The successful applicant will be treated like all other Trainees within the Emergency Department. They will be assigned an Educational Supervisor and will be able to attend the monthly departmental teaching program. Experience gained in these posts could be counted in future towards training applications through the CESR-CP pathway.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification section of the job description.

Please note that these posts do notcarry 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 Sunday 11 Aug 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 BSE accredited echocardiographers who are available to work predominantly on weekends. The role requires paying attention to detail and being able to report TTE findings accurately. Full IT training will be given for EPIC and the GE systems.

We are keen to hear from you if you are interested in this opportunity. We have training and ongoing support available in a variety of areas within the Trust.

The worker will undertake transthoracic echocardiograms over the weekend at Addenbrookes Hospital. Findings will be reported accurately and in a timely manner.

The worker may need to escalate clinically urgent findings by following department and trust policies and procedures.

The worker will remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups.

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 18th August 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 18th August 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 18 Aug 2024

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Fetal Maternal Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).

This is a 10 PA replacement post supporting our Fetal Medicine Unit and Obstetric department.

This is a busy tertiary level unit that takes referrals from the surrounding area in both Fetal and Maternal Medicine and has one of the largest level 3 neonatal units in the country. By joining us, you will enhance our Obstetric and Fetal Medicine team who are dedicated to promoting excellence in care for women and their babies within Cambridge and across the Eastern region.

We are a dynamic and forward thinking team that is keen to recruit a colleague who will work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service we provide. There are approximately 5700 deliveries annually and we aim to strengthen the provision of Fetal Medicine services and high risk pregnancy care within our Maternity Service.



You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and sub-speciality training in Materno-Fetal Medicine or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors’ professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.

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 (2024). 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.

The successful candidates will work within a team of 16 Obstetricians and 17.5 Gynaecologists, and will participate in the out of hour’s services in Obstetrics only in a non-resident on-call rota. They will be expected to deliver antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to the highest standards and contribute to consultant Delivery Unit cover ’hot days’ and a 1:15 on-call rota.

This post is designed to meet the increasing demands on our Fetal Medicine Service and to support the Obstetric Service in meeting national recommendations.

We also expect the appointee to participate in MDT training and have experience in managing women with complex medical conditions, in line with our status as a regional Maternal Medicine Network Hub for the Eastern region.

There is opportunity for candidates to develop areas specific to their Obstetric and Fetal Medicine areas of interest. We are the regional unit for abnormally invasive placenta and women are usually seen initially in the Fetal Medicine Unit for diagnosis.

The appointees will be expected to participate in both undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training within the Rosie Maternity Hospital.

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 5 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Would you like to be paid while you develop your administration skills and gain a qualification whilst working in an NHS setting? If so, this might be just what you are looking for!

We are delighted to offer 3 apprenticeships for Apprentice Receptionist Administrators in 3 areas of ourImaging Department – PET CT, X-Ray and Ultrasound. These departments form part of the Radiology Imaging division of the hospital which provides a diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic service for patients in the East of England region. The various imaging techniques within the division are used help to diagnose and treat diseases in the body.

As an Apprentice Receptionist Administrator, you will be providing administration support within thePET CT, X-Ray and Ultrasound Departmentswith duties which include meeting, greeting and registering new patients, booking appointments, maintaining medical records, communicating with internal and external colleagues and patients via email, telephone and face to face and completing general administration tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong organisational skills and have a desire to deliver excellent customer service within their role.

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.

The contract length is for 18 months and the apprenticeship salary on commencement is £14,400; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage (depending upon your age). The Trust is proud of its values of Together – Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities; towards the end of your apprenticeship contract you will be supported by the Apprenticeship Team to apply for permanent employment. We have a high percentage of previous apprentices who have successfully gained further employment within the Trust with opportunities to gain higher qualifications.

Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study an Intermediate Customer Service/Business Admin Apprenticeship. It is ideal if this type of role is new to you, where you can learn and build new skills. You will need to have minimum GCSE Grade 3/D or Functional Skills Level 1 or above in Maths and English. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, supervision and mentoring.

There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice. However, please note that the post holder for PET-CTmust be aged 18+ due to Health & Safety age restrictions in the department.



We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website http://bit.ly/3Akstsm

NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter.

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.

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
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th July 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 5th August 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 28 Jul 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 (ST3-5/ST6+) in Haematology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence 04 September 2024 for 12 months.

This role has no on-call commitment though there may be an opportunity to participate on the on-call rota.

The duties of this post include providing medical cover for the Day Unit, Cancer Admissions Unit, inpatient ward, and clinics. This will involve the management of patients with haematological malignancies and non-malignant haematological disorders, and will also include ambulatory care for stem cell transplantation within our Day Unit. There may be an opportunity to gain experience in aspects of Laboratory Haematology.

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

However as the postholder will be covering the same duties as in a training post, there is a potential for the competencies achieved during this time to be counted towards training time, if the post holder was to join a Haematology Higher Training rotation. It is also a post well suited to those wanting to gain experience at a SpR level prior to applying for a formal training post.

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 Sunday 28 Jul 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

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant post in Paediatric intensive Care unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to commence as soon as possible for 12 months.

The appointee will provide Consultant clinical service, clinical leadership, specialist advice and multidisciplinary management for Paediatric intensive Care.

You will be fully registered with the GMC or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

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.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and enthusiastic team including clinicians, highly experienced Nurses, Specialty Registrars and fellows.

Our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit supports a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, major trauma, education and research. We are the regional centre for paediatric surgery, with a 13 bedded PICU and a 40 cot neonatal unit. Paediatric cardiac surgery, paediatric transplantation and craniofacial are the only subspecialties not offered on site.

There are close links with the University Department of Paediatrics and the Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Neonatal Transport Team.

We also have close links with CUH Perinatal services, and the University Department of Paediatrics.

CUH, together with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust and Cambridge University are well on the way in developments to build a new Cambridge Children’s Hospital. Work is underway with the building expected to open in 2028.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jul 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Oncology with Palliative Care Interest (10 PAs) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), to commence as soon as possible for 6 months.

The successful applicant for this replacement post will join the established team of 4 full-time Paediatric Oncologists (including this post) and two University Professors, together with three Paediatric Haematologists and one Palliative Care Consultant, in providing a tertiary service to children in the East of England Region.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Paediatric Oncology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

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.

The Cambridge Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, and BMT Centre is one of the larger Primary Treatment Centres in the UK and currently receives around 150 new referrals per year for childhood malignancy, treated within a purpose-built unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Most related specialties, including laboratory services, radiotherapy, paediatric intensive care, and paediatric neurosurgery are available on site.

There are strong academic links available for cancer research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, MRC and CRUK Cambridge Centre, as well as through academic departments within the University.

Applicants should have general paediatric experience together with specific paediatric oncology training. Experience and/or training in paediatric palliative care is desirable.

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 25 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow Core (ST1-2) / Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Respiratory Clinical Trials based in Clinical Pharmacology.

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow who will be embedded in a multi-disciplinary clinical research unit with strong links with the University of Cambridge, working in clinical trials, primarily in Respiratory Medicine.

The Clinical Research Fellow will be supervised by Dr Marie Fisk, COPD Researcher and Professor Ian Wilkinson, Head of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a full-time post is available from July/August 2024 for up to three years and will involve working within the departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Respiratory Medicine, but a minimum term of 12 months may be considered by arrangement.

In order to be considered applicants must have:
• Degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent).
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application.

Applicants who have completed Foundation training and are either planning to apply for, or already have Core Medical or Specialist training experience (or equivalent) with interest in Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacology or Cardiovascular Medicine and research would be well suited to this post.

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

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role.

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.

You will have an opportunity to work with world leading collaborators and to develop skills in cutting-edge clinical trials, trials conduct and delivery, data analysis and statistics, writing research protocols and HRA applications, manuscript writing and presentations, for example.

You will gain training in Good Clinical Practice and provide clinical support for trials, conduct trial assessments and gain skills in pharmacovigilance and study reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in research and they would be supported to develop their own research interests and encouraged to register for a higher degree.

The post holder will also be required to fulfil clinical commitments within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and it is expected this would be one sessions a week by arrangement.

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 24 Jul 2024

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (Core) in Breast Surgery for a period of 12 months to commence from 22 July 2024.

The Cambridge Breast Unit provides multidisciplinary and comprehensive care in the management of a full range of benign and malignant breast disease and is a tertiary referral centre for flap-based reconstructive procedures.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

The post holder will support new one-stop diagnostic and follow up breast clinics, provide assistance in theatre, participate in pre-operative and post-operative ward rounds and day to day running of the Surgical Breast Unit (including medical administration). In addition, the post holder will also be expected to attend twice weekly MDT and participate in MDT team working.

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.

Minimum of 12 months NHS experience employed at foundation level or above.

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role.

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.

The post holder will join a highly motivated multidisciplinary breast cancer team committed to high quality care. This will involve all aspects of surgical and oncological breast cancer management in a consultant led service. The Unit manages approximately 500 breast cancers annually of which approximately one- third are screen-detected as part of the units screening programme.

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 10 Jul 2024

We are seeking to recruit an innovative and experienced Advanced Orthoptist to provide temporary cover for 12 months at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital is large teaching hospital and a research centre with strong affiliations with Cambridge University. It has a rich history of breaking the barriers of modern medicine and providing compassionate care for patients.

To be legally and professionally responsible for delivering highly skilled and comprehensive care in the management of complex Paediatric and Adult Orthoptics at Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust.

To provide high quality Orthoptic Service as an autonomous Practitioner.

To provide highly specialist role in delivering orthoptic assessment and care to Neurology, Paediatric Neurology, Stroke, Maxillo-facial, Endocrinology, Genetics, SCBU, Endocrine (including thyroid and diabetes) and Emergency Department.

To provide teaching, supervision and support to Orthoptic undergraduates and multidisciplinary staff.

Responsible for undertaking and coordinating audits and CPD activities and actively participating in departmental research studies.

Required to ensure that the policies and procedures of the Department of Orthoptics and Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust are adhered to.

To support and mentor junior members of staff.

Deputise in the absence of the Head Orthoptist, managing other staff and assisting with the management of the Orthoptic Service when required.

Assist with the Orthoptic Secondary Screening Service.



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.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6 August 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 19 August 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 Tuesday 6 Aug 2024