Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse - Paediatric ICU

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
- Paediatric ICUBand 6

Main area Division E
- Paediatrics Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital
- Division E Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/09/2026

The paediatric intensive care unit is seeking a Band 6 nurse to cover part time and full time hours. The unit has 9 Intensive care beds and 4 High dependency beds. Your role will be to manage the unit in the absence of a senior nurse. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed paediatric nurse with leadership and organisational skills with a vision to provide a quality service and to maximise a positive patient experience.

Development opportunities at a local level are actively encouraged and you will be supported in gaining relevant qualifications to your role and career progression

You will be responsible for competently providing safe and effective care, without direct supervision, to critically ill or injured children requiring all levels of high dependency / intensive care (Level 1, 2 and
3). Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Participate in the supervision, teaching, assessment and appraisal of pre and post registration staff. Participate in the development and continuous service provision of children’s services offering advice and support to the clinical areas.

Regularly co-ordinate the management of the nursing care delivered, taking charge of PICU/PHDU in the absence of a Lead Nurse for PICU and PHDU. Demonstrate leadership ability.

Undertake bed management of the children’s areas on a rota basis when the bed manager is not available.

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.

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)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This post is subject to a 12-week probationary period, during which performance, conduct and attendance will be reviewed in line with Trust standards. The probationary period provides a structured and supportive approach to help new employees successfully transition into their role.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates…