Staff Nurse - Daphne Ward in Cambridge CB2 0QQ inCambridge CB2 0QQ PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Specialist women’s health role at The Rosie — care across gynaecology, oncology and emergency cases.
Band 5 pay £31,049–£37,796 with NHS benefits and clear development pathways.
Flexible working options, full‑time, part‑time or tailored hours; night and weekend shifts available.
Strong support for early career nurses, preceptorship, mentoring and research opportunities.
Family‑friendly on‑site facilities including day nursery, leisure centre and shopping concourse.
Excellent Cambridge location (CB2 0QQ) with great schools, transport links and sponsorship where eligible.
Deliver expert, compassionate nursing care on Daphne Ward at The Rosie Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This Band 5 Staff Nurse role centres on women’s health across a 14‑bed inpatient ward plus five day‑patient beds, caring for elective benign/reproductive gynaecology, gynaecology oncology, urogynaecology and emergency cases. You will provide individualised, evidence‑based care, support women undergoing medical management of miscarriage or termination up to 18 weeks, and work a mixture of long days and night shifts across Monday–Sunday. Applicants must hold current NMC registration; internationally trained nurses must have passed the OSCE. The post is subject to DBS checks.
Cambridge offers a friendly teaching‑hospital campus with strong career support and family‑friendly facilities. This fixed‑term (10 months) Band 5 post (salary £31,049–£37,796 pro rata) can be full‑time, part‑time or flexibly arranged and includes access to preceptorship and mentoring, research opportunities, on‑site leisure and day nursery facilities, and excellent transport and schooling links. The Trust welcomes applications from those needing sponsorship where eligible. For full details and to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert or view the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Cambridge offers a friendly teaching‑hospital campus with strong career support and family‑friendly facilities. This fixed‑term (10 months) Band 5 post (salary £31,049–£37,796 pro rata) can be full‑time, part‑time or flexibly arranged and includes access to preceptorship and mentoring, research opportunities, on‑site leisure and day nursery facilities, and excellent transport and schooling links. The Trust welcomes applications from those needing sponsorship where eligible. For full details and to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert or view the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Specialist women’s health role at The Rosie — care across gynaecology, oncology and emergency cases.
Band 5 pay £31,049–£37,796 with NHS benefits and clear development pathways.
Flexible working options, full‑time, part‑time or tailored hours; night and weekend shifts available.
Strong support for early career nurses, preceptorship, mentoring and research opportunities.
Family‑friendly on‑site facilities including day nursery, leisure centre and shopping concourse.
Excellent Cambridge location (CB2 0QQ) with great schools, transport links and sponsorship where eligible.
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Specialist women’s health role at The Rosie — care across gynaecology, oncology and emergency cases.; Band 5 pay £31,049–£37,796 with NHS benefits and clear development pathways.; Flexible working options: full‑time, part‑time or tailored hours; night and weekend shifts available.; Strong support for early career nurses: preceptorship, mentoring and research opportunities.; Family‑friendly on‑site facilities including day nursery, leisure centre and shopping concourse.; Excellent Cambridge location (CB2 0QQ) with great schools, transport links and sponsorship where eligible.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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