Staff Nurse

Main area F5 Transplant Enhanced Care Unit
- Division C Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full Time/Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered) Job
-C-258050

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hopsital
- Division C Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 p.a pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/10/2026

F5 Transplant Enhanced Care Unit (TECU) consists of 5 beds for level 2 patients following a transplant surgery. F5

TECU forms part of one of the UKs most comprehensive adult solid organ transplant programmes. F5

TECU is the only centre in the UK specifically caring for transplant patients requiring level 2 support.

The unit supports patients who require close monitoring and specialist care before, during and after transplantation. The organs transplanted at CUH include kidney, simultaneous pancreas kidney transplant combined, Liver and multiple abdominal organ transplant. We are 1 of only 2 centres in the UK that offers this highly specified transplant.

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TECU nurses are highly competent in caring for transplant patients requiring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, highly specialised environment whilst maintaining compassionate and holistic care.

• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives
• Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
• Practical application of Trust documentation standards
• Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder
• Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality
• Ability to identity problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
• Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives
• Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure
• Ability to work well within a team
• Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) 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 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

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

This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured…