Lecturer Practitioner - CUH Academy | 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 prominent healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Lecturer Practitioner to support the CUH Academy in delivering high-quality education. This role includes developing training programmes, providing clinical supervision, and fostering evidence-based practice. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical education. The position offers numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements and on-site facilities.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised transport costs

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical education and training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural and learning diversity.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programmes.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students.
• Manage Assistant Lecturer Practitioners.
• Undertake regular clinical duties.

Skills

Educational programme development

Clinical supervision

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Relevant degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lecturer Practitioner to join our CUH Academy team. This pivotal role supports the development and delivery of high-quality education and support across Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professions, Undergraduate Students/Apprentices, and Clinical Support Workers (CSWs).

Report to the Senior Lecturer Practitioners in the CUH Academy and will have a portfolio covering clinical education across the organisation for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs), Clinical Support Workers (CSWs), students and apprentices.

Work with Divisional education Teams and colleagues in the CUH Academy to collaboratively oversee development and delivery of induction, onboarding and ongoing education for NMAHPs, CSWs and undergraduate students/apprentices.

Act as an expert practitioner, resource and role model; to encourage evidence‑based practice, providing support and supervision for unregistered and registered clinical staff and students/apprentices including those on professional development courses.

In collaboration with Senior Lecturer Practitioners and Divisional education colleagues be responsible for the development of programmes of education and training; whilst demonstrating awareness of cultural and learning diversity in the workplace and the need to adapt training accordingly.

Collaborate with Divisional Education Teams and specialty teams to collaborate and co‑ordinate specialist teaching and training and actively contribute to implementing innovative educational approaches.

Undertake regular clinical duties (20%) to maintain clinical credibility, model best practice, and support staff and learners in clinical settings.

Provide line management for the Assistant Lecturer Practitioners in the CUH Academy.

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, Excellence 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)

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 13 November 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 26 November 2025.

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.