Job summary
The Opportunity
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced clinicians to join the Emergency Department at Addenbrooke's as an ACP or in a developmental Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner role. This is a unique opportunity to fast-track your career within a world-class Major Trauma Centre, working shoulder-to-shoulder with our medical staff to deliver high-quality emergency care.
Your Development
While this post is established at Band 8a, it is initially offered as a Trainee (Band 7). We are committed to investing in your future; successful candidates will receive comprehensive support to undertake a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including Non-Medical Prescribing.
Beyond the degree, we offer a robust pathway toward future RCEM credentialing, ensuring your skills are recognized at the highest national standard.
.Who Should Apply
We are looking for applicants with significant post-qualification experience who are ready to take the next step in their clinical journey. If you are eager to expand your scope of practice in a supportive, high-acuity environment, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Role
Your practice will be structured around the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education, and Research. You will not only treat patients but also contribute to the evolution of our department
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 26 January 2026
Benefits 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 leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing 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. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
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.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 26 January 2026
Benefits 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 leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing 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. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
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.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMust be NMC or HCPC registered
- oFirst level degree in a relevant subject
- oSignificant post registration experience and ongoing experience in relevant specialty area
- oWillingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
- oWillingness to complete RCEM credentialing pathway (Adults)
- oIntermediate life support
Desirable
- oRelevant Masters level education
- oALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent)
- oLeadership qualification
- oTeaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oWell-developed IT skills
- oAwareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
- oAwareness of relevant local and national strategies
- oAwareness of implications of advanced practice
Desirable
- oExperience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management
- oFamiliar with EPIC computer system.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in services
- oTeam leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
Desirable
- oAdvanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
- oHigh level of clinical skills for the area of work
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- oLeadership skills and proactivity in guiding own learning
- oAble to maintain judgement under pressure
- oAbility to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
- oDemonstrate enthusiasm, assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
- oAdaptable, open and receptive to change
- oDemonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation
Desirable
- oEvidence of previous formal and informal teaching experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oEvidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- oEvidence of supporting others' development
- oCompetent and confident approach to practice
- oFlexibility around anti-social working patterns
- oIn good health and evidence of a good attendance record
- oAbility to synthesize information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMust be NMC or HCPC registered
- oFirst level degree in a relevant subject
- oSignificant post registration experience and ongoing experience in relevant specialty area
- oWillingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
- oWillingness to complete RCEM credentialing pathway (Adults)
- oIntermediate life support
Desirable
- oRelevant Masters level education
- oALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent)
- oLeadership qualification
- oTeaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oWell-developed IT skills
- oAwareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
- oAwareness of relevant local and national strategies
- oAwareness of implications of advanced practice
Desirable
- oExperience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management
- oFamiliar with EPIC computer system.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in services
- oTeam leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
Desirable
- oAdvanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
- oHigh level of clinical skills for the area of work
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- oLeadership skills and proactivity in guiding own learning
- oAble to maintain judgement under pressure
- oAbility to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
- oDemonstrate enthusiasm, assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
- oAdaptable, open and receptive to change
- oDemonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation
Desirable
- oEvidence of previous formal and informal teaching experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oEvidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- oEvidence of supporting others' development
- oCompetent and confident approach to practice
- oFlexibility around anti-social working patterns
- oIn good health and evidence of a good attendance record
- oAbility to synthesize information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).