Job summaryCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Neuroscience Centre is based at the Addenbrooke's site. The post-holder will be part of an enthusiastic and friendly team of 1 Consultant Neurologist with a special interest in Refractory Headache management and 2 Clinical Nurse Specialists. In addition, the sub-specialty has input from other doctors, trainee doctors and nurses/allied health professionals from across the trust and the community. The team prides itself on its great deal of team-spirit, co-operation and mutual support as it continues to expand.
Main duties of the jobThe Department of Neurosciences is a specialist regional centre for procedural therapies for headache management. We offer a nurse-led Refractory Headache service and the addition of this post will move us closer to our vision for a more comprehensive service. The post-holder will have the opportunity to develop their own interests in Refractory Headache Management and to provide leadership for other clinical staff.
For an informal discussion and further details, please contact: Tina Morales, Dr Jane Anderson or Erica Chisanga.
Applicants must have full registration with the NMC.
About usCome 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)
DetailsDate posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-D-CVA1237
Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th October 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd November 2026.
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.
Benefits to youAt 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.QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake
- Post registration qualification in speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
- Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
- Independent prescribing role
Desirable- Research Module
- Master's Degree
- Non-medical prescribing course
ExperienceEssential- Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Experience of initiating change
Desirable- Previous work as a Refractory Headache nurse
- NHS experience
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrate good understanding of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate understanding of Clinical Governance, the impact of NICE guidelines and how these are implemented
- Understanding of patient pathways, its complexities and how to support the patient through this
SkillsEssential- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of the team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to workload and colleagues' needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills
- Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
Desirable- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Leadership Skills
- Research and clinical audit
Additional RequirementsEssential- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
Desirable- Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom. Website: https://www.cuh.nhs.ukContactRefractory Headache Specialist Nurse: Tina Morales, cristina.morales@nhs.net, 01223254911
