Paediatric Plastics and Cleft Specialist Support Nurse

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a skilled nurse to join their paediatric plastic surgery service. The role includes coordinating nursing care, providing training, and managing post-operative care for children. Successful candidates will have a nursing qualification and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. This permanent part-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career and development

Preceptorship and mentoring programmes

Access to a variety of specialities

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience of managing/supporting complex discharges.
• Understanding of Evidence Based Practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision and coordination of specialist nursing care.
• Provide education and training for families and staff.
• Manage surgical wounds following trauma and surgeries.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Capable of and committed to working as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team

Well-developed organisational and planning ability

Ability to deliver expert nursing care to children and families

Good presentation skills

Education

Teaching or Mentoring qualification

Post registration qualification in relevant speciality

RSCN/RN Child

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the East of England Cleft Lip and Palate service. We provide nursing care and support to families in the antenatal period through to adulthood for those born with a cleft. This role also incorporates the paediatric plastic surgery service at CUH which will include children admitted through the regional trauma service and its elective plastic surgical cases.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the Clinical Nurse specialists you will be responsible for assisting in the provision and coordination of an effective, comprehensive and integrated service. Provision of specialist education and training for families and carers and other staff and students will be a principle role. You will liaise with all relevant agencies within and outside the Trust to enhance the delivery of care to children, young people and families under the care of the paediatric plastic/cleft team, providing guidance, support and advice. You will play a key role in the provision of a paediatric dressing clinic, where you will be responsible for assessing and managing surgical wounds following trauma, plastics and cleft surgery. You will ideally have additional skills in complex discharge planning, post operative nursing care and the high dependency infant and/or child in order to further develop your role within the clinical nurse specialist team.

About 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?

• 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)

Details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180‑E‑257279

Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital‑Division E Cambridge CB2 0QQ

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• RSCN/RN Child
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Teaching or Mentoring qualification
• Post registration qualification in relevant speciality

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Degree
• Counselling qualification

Experience (Essential)

• Relevant post operative care experience
• Relevant experience of children's nursing in secondary care
• Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and to mentorship of students/colleagues
• Experience of managing/supporting complex discharges

Experience (Desirable)

• Paediatric ED and/or recovery nursing experience.
• Experience of wound care in hospital setting or community.
• Experience of caseload/shift management/coordination

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of Evidence Based Practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of specialist field

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Experience in developing care pathways and patient information
• CPD/qualification in relevant field.

Skills (Essential)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of and committed to working as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Well-developed organisational and planning ability, able to prioritise clinical caseload
• Ability to deliver expert nursing care to children and families
• Good presentation skills

Skills (Desirable)

• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries

Additional Requirements (Essential)

• The ability to understand and behave at all time towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent
• Ability to get on with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation and external agencies
• Committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• Able to motivate others
• To work flexibly as the role/Children's Services demands

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Addenbrookes Hospital‑Division E

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk