Overview
A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Come and build your future nursing career with us, whilst we build the Cambridge Childrens Hospital, the first hospital in the world that fully integrates mental and physical health provision so that young people and their families experience complete and seamless care according to their individual needs. This will be underpinned by world‑class research in child health and genomics. Join us as our plans for this ground‑breaking specialist hospital for the East of England take shape – read more on the Children’s Hospital website.
We are excited to be developing our nursing provision for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology services and have Band 5 vacancies within our inpatient area. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals who are passionate in caring for children with cancer to join and enhance our team.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is the Primary Treatment Centre for children aged 0‑16, who require care in all aspects of haematology/oncology throughout the East of England region. The care provided includes delivering chemotherapy, radiotherapy, Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and end‑of‑life care when indicated. CUH also participates in a range of national research trials and studies to develop the care for future generations.
Responsibilities
As a Band 5 nurse, you will be responsible for competently providing safe and effective care to children, whilst in hospital with various haematological and oncological conditions. You will need to be able to assess their care needs, as well as plan, implement and evaluate care given. You will also participate in the supervision and teaching of unqualified and qualified staff. As a Band 5 you will develop your own skills in the safe administration of medication via various routes, including the administration of chemotherapy as a senior Band 5 nurse, alongside taking charge of the ward.
We actively encourage our staff to develop and offer numerous opportunities to extend your skills and experience within this speciality. Opportunities include delivering Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapies (SACT), high‑dependency care, bone marrow transplantation and further oncology care.
Qualifications
Registered Nurses with full NMC registration.
Internationally trained nurses that have not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected.
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 have successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your 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 of employment
Why choose CUH?
* 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
Benefits
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme includes 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. We recently launched a staff pod break space. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and 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.
Application Details
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 May 2026. Interviews will be held on 26 May 2026.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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