Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated trained nurse to join our well established team in dermatology. We are looking for an advanced surgical practitioner, to assist with skin lesion biopsy surgery.

You would be undertaking surgical biopsy lists under local anaesthetic within an out patient clinic setting. Ability to work with autonomy and with excellent time management skills is essential. You would work closely with colleagues to complete biopsy as a nurse led service.

The speciality is varied and exciting which despite autonomy of being nurse led, has full support of medical staff to review patients.

You must demonstrate delivery of high standards of care and knowledge within the speciality. We are looking for a self motivated individual, who has surgical experience in theatre, dermatology or plastic surgery. You would be expected to have good awareness of safety standards and compliance of these within an out patient surgery setting.

Training will be offered to candidates to develop their practice.

You will be a clinical expert, able to provide calm, assertive leadership and show a commitment to service improvement. The role will involve supporting junior colleagues within the surgical team, so keenness to teach and inspire is essential.

Skin lesion recognition an advantage and surgical safety essential.

The post is part time, accept between 20-33 hours

Main duties of the job
You should be a recognised expert in performing skin biopsy surgery.

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students.

Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.

Independently operate on dermatology/plastic surgery patients to ensure high level of skin biopsy and closure.

Recognition of skin lesions and appropriate escalation.

Assist with implementation of histological results giving to patients and explanation of treatment plans

Responsible for teaching/education of junior colleagues within surgery setting.

Responsible for ensuring standards of own practice are maintained with regular supervision by consultant team

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.

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)

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 8th October 2026.

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

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.

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
Essential

• Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake
• Post registration qualification in theatre setting
• Skin surgery skills training
• Dermatology or plastic surgery experience
• Independent practitioner
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Teaching/mentoring skills

Desirable

• Research Module
• Masters Degree
• Lesion recognition course
• Advanced clinical assessment
• Nurse prescriber

Experience
Essential

• Experience of skin surgery with ability to practice autonomously
• Awareness of when to expedite for assistance either pre operatively or intraoperatively
• Accept personal accountability for own practice.
• Experience of formal/informal teaching.
• Experience of initiating change in practice.
• Independently undertake dermatological skin surgery for category 3-4 surgery.

Desirable

• Skin lesion recognition
• Nurse led clinics
• NHS experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Awareness of legal policies relating to safe site surgery.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management.
• Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
CUH Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse for Plastics and Dermatology
Lisa Brignell
lisa.brignell@nhs.net
01223348509

Details
Date posted
24 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time,
Flexible working

Reference number
180-D-CVA1124

Job locations
CUH Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom

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