Job Summary
Join us as the Divisional Education Lead for Children’s Services at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH). We’re looking for an inspiring and forward‑thinking education leader to drive high‑quality non‑medical education across Children’s Services, shaping the learning culture for our registered and unregistered workforce and supporting students, apprentices and staff across Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals.
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide strategic leadership for the Children’s Services Education Team
* Champion high‑quality learning environments and lead on key education initiatives
* Collaborate across CUH, HEI partners and system stakeholders to influence workforce development
* Support the delivery of innovative education programmes aligned to Trust priorities and national policy
* Role‑model clinical excellence while promoting a culture of continuous improvement
* Lead funded learning processes and oversee the development needs of the non‑medical workforce
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, comprising 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. Our values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – support the delivery of outstanding care.
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)
Details
Date posted: 11 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-E-267083
Job location: Addenbrookes Hospital‑Division E, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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
* Successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
* The Trust has agreed to 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 18th Mar 26
Interviews are due to be held on 27th Apr 26
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, a shopping concourse, day nurseries and reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the 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 the CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. We have recently launched the first of our staff pod break spaces, located in the Deakin Centre. It includes a purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, a break space and a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
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 and relevant registration on NMC Register
* First degree
* Masters degree or expected completion in next 12 months
* Evidence of current relevant continuous professional development
* Post Graduate Certificate in Education
* Fellow of Higher Education Academy or working towards
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Leadership and management qualification
* Professional Nurse Advocate
Experience (Essential)
* Significant experience as a senior educator or equivalent in Higher Education, responsible for leading teaching activities and requiring high level of knowledge of educational pedagogy.
* Significant evidence of leading and managing teams with compassionate leadership skills
* Evidence of ability to lead and support change
* Experience of supporting education quality improvement activities in response to learner feedback
* Experience of developing education modules including delivery and evaluation of learner experience
* Senior clinical experience in children’s services in an acute hospital setting
* Experience of managing a clinical team including significant experience of staff management, setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
* Awareness of budgetary management principles
* Demonstrates a high‑level understanding of productivity and efficiency
* Good evidence of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
* Experience collaborating with Higher Education Institution partners in the design, delivery and assessment of academic programmes
* Awareness of digital initiatives that leverage advanced and innovative technologies to enhance quality, productivity and efficiency in practice learning and non‑medical education
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of developing policies and procedures
* Audit or research experience
* Budgetary management
* Curriculum design and implementation
* NHS Experience
Knowledge (Essential)
* Knowledge of current developments in nursing and political awareness of current NHS issues
* Sound knowledge of quality governance principles, systems and processes
* In‑depth knowledge of workforce planning principles, Trust workforce policies and recruitment and retention strategy
* Demonstrates a sound awareness of cultural and learning diversity to completion
Skills (Essential)
* Proven leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams across the Trust
* Excellent communication skills including liaison, negotiation and writing presentation skills
* Political awareness when dealing with complex issues, diverse interest groups and common sense in knowing when to brief up the line
* Able to have challenging conversations where necessary
* Ability to collaboratively develop policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
* Computer literacy including competency in Word and Excel
* Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines and work independently
* Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at both regional and national levels to enhance the profile of CUH
* Excellent communication, presentation and teaching skills
* Ability to make sound decisions in high‑pressure environments
* Able to prepare reports and action plans, in both written and verbal formats, for the purpose of communication and information sharing
* Demonstrates a high‑level awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion at work
Skills (Desirable)
* Project management and leadership
* Coaching qualification or experience
* Use of simulated learning to foster the development of new knowledge, skills and behaviours
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Addenbrookes Hospital‑Division E, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk
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