The posting itself says it can't offer visa sponsorship. The employer holds a live Home Office sponsor licence, but this role is advertised for people who already have the right to work in the UK.
Salary for this role£32,073 – £39,043 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
We strive to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, and our staff to support and empower them to lead a fulfilling life.
We employ highly talented, experienced, and motivated people from diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in.
We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.
PLEASE NOTE that candidates must hold full NMC registration
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the ICU Ward Manager, you will assist the team to deliver personal care to our patients who have a variety of rehabilitation and care needs for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Working with a team of passionate and dedicated Health Care professionals, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of care to the patients in our community wards.
This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team. This post involves rotational shifts across 24 hours
Ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focused care and treatment which promotes the "Essence of Care" and "Standards for Better Health" principles.
Ensure Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) is set through negotiation between patient, carer, team and internal/external agencies to achieve a safe and effective discharge which closely meets the patient's needs.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families /carers'
Ensure delivery of effective patient centered care programmes', through appropriate leadership,
Ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis.
To maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/clients, visitors and staff
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-MOPAC-8335053
Job locations
City Care Centre
Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To undertake physical health checks including venepuncture, and other tasks as required.
To work across inpatient units if required
Support the nurse in charge in inpatient units in maintaining essential clinical stocks.
To promote a positive service user experience throughout their stay through proactive listening, being responsive to issues raised and through resolving issues and concerns raised by service users with colleagues and senior members of the team.
To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at all times.
To participate in working collaboratively with other Trust services and external agencies to provide seamless care for service users.
To observe and report to a registered member of the team, any changes which may indicate an alteration in the general well being and safety of a service user. This would include observations around the service users presentation, behaviour, mood and verbal content.
To provide service users with personal care, where and when required, and demonstrate empathy, dignity, respect and compassion at all times.
Ensuring that any entries made by the post holder in the nursing notes are current, relevant and accurate, and the content will then be reported & counter signed by the registered nurse or relevant professional.
Working in partnership with the service user to access a range of activities and services to maintain their independence. Promoting healthy activities and lifestyle choices.
Ensure that the ward environment is clean and tidy at all times. To liaise with the ward housekeeper regarding cleanliness.
To promote and support registered staff with the physical health, comfort and wellbeing of service users, including physical observations and taking blood pressure, temperature and pulse under their guidance and supervision.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse
NMC Registration
Desirable
Post graduate qualification relating to ward specialism
Mentor qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent
Additional qualification for specialism
Experience
Essential
Experience of in-patient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of providing mentorship
Experience relating to ward specialism.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy (MS Office).
Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, empowering and motivating other team members
Shows appropriate professional and personal boundaries
Effective time management and organisation skills
Desirable
Level of good assertiveness skills
Decision making, delegation and problem-solving skills
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Thorough understanding of care planning
Knowledge of physical healthcare needs
Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
Desirable
Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act
Other
Essential
Positive approach to older people
Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
To continue your professional development and participate in annual appraisal and the performance management process Interest in user and carer involvement
Physical Requirements
Essential
Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
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 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.
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 9 November · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust has 6 other sponsored roles if this one goes.
