Job Description
Are you an experienced NICU nurse looking for a dynamic role where every shift brings new challenges? Do you thrive on delivering care to the full spectrum of neonatal patients—from critical intensive care to special care—all in one day? Are your communication skills second to none, making a positive impact on both colleagues and families?
If so, we invite you to explore a unique opportunity with the Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval (PaNDR) Service—the official neonatal and paediatric retrieval team for the East of England. This role offers you the chance to build advanced skills in neonatal transport medicine, supporting a broad network of hospitals across the region.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Provide direct, expert clinical care to critically ill neonates during emergency and elective transfers.
- Care for patients at referring hospitals and in transit to NICU/PICU facilities.
- Use your teamwork and leadership skills to ensure safe, efficient service delivery in line with CUH Trust values.
You will work within the neonatal transport team, which supports 17 NICUs across the East of England, including three major tertiary centres at:
- The Rosie Hospital (Cambridge)
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
We welcome applicants interested in rotational or shared posts within this progressive and friendly service.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! To find out more or express interest, please contact:
Lorraine Highe, Matron for PaNDR: lorraine.highe1@nhs.net
Liz Lock, Practice Development Lead: elizabeth.lock8@nhs.net
You can also meet our team at an open day. To register, email: cuh.divisionerecruitment@nhs.net
Working With Us at Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals. Home to Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie, CUH offers world-class patient care, cutting-edge facilities, and a welcoming workplace culture.
- Enjoy a campus with a true community spirit
- Develop your career with structured support and professional growth opportunities
- Be part of an inclusive team driven by our values: Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent
- Work in a digitally advanced environment with full electronic patient records
- Live in one of the UK’s most historic and vibrant cities
Visa Sponsorship & Immigration Information
This role qualifies under visa sponsorship jobs UK for the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from international candidates, except those from countries listed on the UK’s Red List for health and social care recruitment.
 Read more about the Code of Practice for International Recruitment here:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-international-recruitment
 Please note: Due to Home Office rules, we cannot offer full-time permanent contracts to Student visa holders, unless:
- You’ve applied for a Graduate visa
- You’ll complete your studies and apply before your start date
- CUH agrees to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you’ll finish your course within 3 months of starting work
Key Dates:
Closing date: Midnight on 10 June 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 23 June 2025
Ready to make a difference in neonatal care? Apply now and join one of the UK’s most respected neonatal transport teams.