Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - Ward F3

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Staff nurseries

Discounted bus travel

Free parking

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Paediatric Junior Sister for F3, a Day of Surgery ward and short stay unit. You will lead a team, develop the service, and work with MDT to ensure high-quality care for children requiring in-patient or day-case care.

The role requires strong clinical and organisational skills, the ability to supervise staff, and a focus on continuous improvement within a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• RN (Child) or equivalent registration.
• Diploma level nursing qualification.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Teaching/Assessing/Mentoring module is desirable.
• Post-registration studies relevant to paediatrics or pediatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective care for paediatric patients without supervision.
• Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Supervise, mentor and appraise junior staff and students.
• Coordinate care delivery with nursing and support staff; cover ward in absence of ward manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical nursing

Paediatric care

Organisational skills

Education

RN (Child) / RSCN

Diploma level

Degree

Teaching/Assessing/Mentoring module

Post-registration study

Job description

Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered.) Job ref 180-E-267251

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital - Division E Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within F3 for an enthusiastic, flexible 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrookes 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?

• 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)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 28th October 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 café, 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

• RN (Child) / RSCN
• Educated to Diploma Level
• Teaching/ Assessing/ Mentoring module
• Degree
• Post registration study relevant to post

Experience

• Significant acute General Paediatric Nursing experience
• Experience in leading a team or in routinely coordinating a shift on a Childrens ward
• Experience working on both a medical and a surgical ward
• Experience in managing a change in clinical practice
• NHS experience

Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of medical and surgical nursing care
• Good understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Understanding of chronic disease management
• Knowledge of community support networks available to children, parents and families

Skills

• Ability to deliver expert nursing care to children and families
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to deliver education and training programmes
• Demonstrates ability to work across organisational boundaries
• Ability to develop protocols and guidelines for practice

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.