Our Cancer Directorate invites applications from ambitious healthcare assistants interested in joining the Clinical Nurse Specialists in benign Urology. This part‑time post supports our nurse‑led Trial with Out‑Catheter clinics (TWOC) and other urology clinical workloads such as Urodynamic and Video Urodynamics clinics. You will work in a multi‑disciplinary team that provides surgical treatment to people with urological conditions.
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 and provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care.
Responsibilities
* Assist with patient hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort as appropriate to the clinical area, whilst reporting specific changes.
* Assist in orientating the patient, relatives and carers to the clinical area.
* Assist the patient with dietary needs including the provision of meals, drinks and snacks as appropriate to the clinical area.
* Assist the patient in performing flow test and undertake bladder scans and document appropriately.
* Perform and report clinical observation of a patient’s temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and obtain measurements of the patient’s height and weight.
* Observe and report changes to a patient’s condition to a registered nurse, team or shift leader.
* Obtain urine and perform urinalysis.
* Perform Basic Life Support, and give assistance to professionals during advanced life support procedures.
* Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
* Assist in the maintenance of emergency equipment, and report hazards to the nurse in charge.
* Ensure the clinical area is clean and tidy; ensure equipment and utility areas are maintained in clean, working order.
* Transfer specimens, notes, and results to other parts of the hospital as required.
* Be competent in the use of the Hospital Information Support System.
* Prepare and restore the environment for a clinical procedure, set up and assist procedure clinics.
Recruitment and Qualifications
* Recruited at Band 2 if you have not yet completed CUH HCSW induction which includes completion of the Care Certificate and Competencies; once completed you will move up to Band 3.
* If you are currently working in a support‑worker role and have completed the induction, you will be recruited as Band 3.
* Required to undertake a Functional Skills Test as part of your interview assessment; you must pass this in order to proceed to a Conditional Offer (applicable if you are not currently working as a HCSW at CUH).
* Salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role; therefore, those new to the NHS may not reach the minimum salary threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.
* Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa; therefore, 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, have successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment, or 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.
Interview & Application Details
This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th March 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 12th March 2026. For any questions regarding the required hours of this role, please approach the contact given. Alternative working hours may be considered.
Benefits
* 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.
* On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
* 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.
* Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
* Hot food available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
* Staff pod break spaces, coffee, break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
* Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
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