Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - Ward F3 | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within F3 for an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed paediatric Junior Sister with a passion for Paediatric nursing.

F3 is predominantly a Day of surgery ward as well as a short stay admission unit and infusion area.

We are looking for someone with good organisational and clinical skills with a vision to provide a quality service to the patients we see. You will be expected to work alongside the existing team to provide a positive experience for patients and family members whilst helping to develop the service we provide. As a band 6 there will be an expectation that you will lead a team of staff and undertake development reviews, 1:1 meetings and complete sickness meetings. You will also be responsible for developing the service and creating a positive work environment for all staff on F3.

You will be required to have a good understanding of how F3 works, what patient groups we see and be able to work alongside members of the MDT to enable efficient working between theatres, recovery and other areas.

You will be responsible for competently providing safe and effective care, without supervision to children requiring in‑patient hospitalisation and day stay care facilities.

Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration staff.

Regularly co-ordinate the management of care delivered by nursing and non-nursing support staff, taking charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager.

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 ofTogether – Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport 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.





- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st November 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 11th November 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

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 will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Perks to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leis

📌 Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Town of Cambridge