HPB Specialist Support Nurse | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated band 5 staff nurse ready for a new challenge. The role involves assessing and treating patients under the HPB service, ensuring patient safety, and supporting cancer pathways. Ideal candidates will be hardworking, flexible, and capable of working with both patients and their families. The position offers a range of benefits including flexible working options and on-site leisure facilities. Applications are welcome from the Armed Forces, and alternative working hours may be considered.

Benefits

Access to on-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Free food on campus

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and treating patients referred to the HPB service.
• Ability to support cancer pathways and ensure timely adherence.
• Experience in liaising with regional teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat all patients in the HPB service.
• Act on risks to maintain patient safety.
• Support patients and families during treatments.

Skills

Flexible

Hardworking

Patient safety awareness

Job description

Are you a band 5 staff nurse who is ready for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone who works hard, is flexible, and supports the smooth running of the HPB service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patients referred to the HPB service are appropriately assessed, treated, and followed up.
• Act on potential risks or concerns to keep patient safety at all times.
• Support cancer pathways, act when required, and ensure timely adherence.
• Support patients and their families throughout the HPB pathways and treatment plans for benign and cancer patients.
• Liaise with regional teams to ensure the smooth transition of care to the specialist centre and referral back; identify and act on any issues that may arise.
• Ensure all investigations and results are obtained as required.
• Support team members in providing patient care and carry out MDT outcomes to prevent cancer breaches.

Please see the attached application pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities).

Benefits

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Access to reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel and free park and ride journeys to train stations.
• Free hot food 24/7 on campus and a purpose-created colleague-only café.
• Flexible arrangements including part‑time, job‑share, term‑time, and flexible start/finish times.

Questions about the required hours of this role? Please approach the contact given. Alternative working hours may be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

The advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.