Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as a band 6 sister.

The post is in our plastic surgery unit and out patient clinic 7.

The sister post would provide cover for a wide variety of areas, namely taking charge and leading a well established team. Caring for plastic surgery day case surgery patients, dressing clinics, minor theatre and consultant clinics.

You would be working alongside an already well established team, and perceive this role would add additional value and support.

The candidate must demonstrate delivery of high standards of care and leadership. Surgery, ideally plastic surgery experience and wound care essential.

We are looking for a self motivated individual, who has an understanding of out- patients or willingness to learn. In return we can offer an opportunity to learn and develop skills within a varied and exciting speciality.

Main duties of the job

• To provide nursing leadership and clinical expertise
• Act as a role model and promote effective team work across the service to meet the needs of the patients
• To practice as a professional nurse, acting as a role model for nursing staff in the pursuit of clinical excellence
• Develop skills and knowledge required in order to undertake an active role in all clinical areas.

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.

Date posted
16 July 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
180-D-267206
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

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

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 1 Registered nurse with significant previous experience in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• 2 Post basic course relating to the speciality

Desirable

• 1 Introduction to Management course
• 2 Evidence of a teaching qualification
• 3 Post registration qualification

Experience
Essential

• 1 Sound clinical practice
• 2 Evidence of mentorship/preceptor ship roles
• 3 Experience of formal/informal teaching
• 4 Experience of taking charge in clinical settings

Desirable

• 1 Management of Change experience
• 2 Intermediate life support

Knowledge
Essential

• 1 Management of Change experience
• 2 Intermediate life support

Skills
Essential

• 1 Good verbal, written and negotiating skills
• 2 Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
• 3 Flexible and adaptable to changing situations

Desirable

• 1 Committed to the development of junior staff
• 2 Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
• 3 Documentation, audit and presentation skills
• 4 Participation in the appraisal/PDP process

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.