East of England Neurosurgery Network Specialist Nurse

Job summary

The East of England Neurosurgery Network (EoE NN) is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and is the region's sole Neurosurgery Clinical Network. It was launched in October 2023, and it operates under the motto "Collaborating in Cranial Excellence". Its triple aim is to improve quality, reduce inequalities, and to improve value of neurosurgical management across the eastern region.

The position is full-time 37.5 hours/week; hybrid working is encouraged and reasonable occasional travel expenses are provided for ad-hoc travel across the East of England which can be flexible to your schedule.

As East of England Neurosurgery Network Specialist Nurse, you will join a team of colleagues committed to quality improvement in cranial neurosurgery across the eastern region. The post holder will receive formal training in project management via PRINCE2 accreditation (PRINCE2 with Agile Foundation +/- Practitioner). To encourage clinical development, we will also facilitate appropriate clinical experience in neurosurgery.

In collaboration with the EoE NN team, you will take a lead on the following 2026/7 work streams:

• Patient engagement (utilising a co-design approach with identified partners and receiving training in experience-based co-design, EBCD)
• Training (facilitating a pre-designed programme of neurosurgical education for non-specialist healthcare workers)

This post represents a unique opportunity for a mid-career nurse to take an active role in a regional funded quality improvement initiative (EoE NN), whilst also further developing clinical skills across relevant sub-specialties of neurosurgery.

We encourage all interested colleagues to join our webinar (12.30pm on Thurs 17th Sept 2026) to learn more about the EoE NN and the offered roles. Contact Kitti Czegledi for joining details or to access the recording

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.

• 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)

Date posted: 09 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180-D-CVA
1168

Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital
- Division D, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB20QQ
, United Kingdom

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 apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line…