Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for a band 6 to support the ward manager and the team on Ward C8 Orthopeadics. The role will deputise for the ward manager in their absence and support them with leadership and management of the ward area.
This is a fantastic role to develop your nursing career further in leadership and management. We welcome applications from experienced band 5 register nurses or junior sister/charge nurses with a drive for improvement and leading change.
Main duties of the job
You will support the ward manager and matron in aspects of ward management in order to achieve a quality and standard of care and service, oversee the ward in the absence of the ward manager, take the lead role in clinical care, maintaining high standards in coordinating individualised programmes of care.
You will also act as a key worker and role model for service users and staff, supporting and / supervising care delivered, ensuring high standards are achieved including infection control.
Support staff with training and development.
Review incidences, complaints and support with any learning for improvement and/or share good practice and feedback.
You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective Orthopaedic care. You will liaise with other professionals and with those providing support services.
The post requires effective communication and an ability to provide support to the clinical lead in their area of work.
About us
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?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
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 19 April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 29 April 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 19 April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 29 April 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
- Current and relevant registration on NMC Register
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- Recent attendance on a leadership development programme
- Educated to degree level
- Additional clinical qualification
- Experience in surgical nursing
Experience
Essential
- Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
- Demonstrable understanding of managing change
- Introduced evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of sister/charge nurse position
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in nursing policy and practice
- Awareness of patient safety and risk management (Datix, safeguarding, infection control, NQM's)
- Awareness of KPI's
- Awareness of quality improvement awareness/involvement
Desirable
- Understand the Trust Clinical Governance agenda and how to apply to practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and empower others
- Highly developed communications skills
- Inter-personal skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to prioritise work
- Positive and effective team worker
Desirable
- Negotiation skills
- Writing and presentation skills
- Awareness of leadership style and ability to adapt
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The 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
- Current and relevant registration on NMC Register
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- Recent attendance on a leadership development programme
- Educated to degree level
- Additional clinical qualification
- Experience in surgical nursing
Experience
Essential
- Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
- Demonstrable understanding of managing change
- Introduced evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of sister/charge nurse position
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in nursing policy and practice
- Awareness of patient safety and risk management (Datix, safeguarding, infection control, NQM's)
- Awareness of KPI's
- Awareness of quality improvement awareness/involvement
Desirable
- Understand the Trust Clinical Governance agenda and how to apply to practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and empower others
- Highly developed communications skills
- Inter-personal skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to prioritise work
- Positive and effective team worker
Desirable
- Negotiation skills
- Writing and presentation skills
- Awareness of leadership style and ability to adapt
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The 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).