Job summary
- Main area
- Addenbrookes Hospital
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- NAA-Careers Carousel
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £24,465 - £26,598
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Careers Carousel
Band 3
Job overview
Join our Nursing Associate Apprenticeship ‘Careers Carousel’ on Saturday 24th January 2026 and discover how you can build a rewarding career while delivering outstanding patient care.
At Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), our values of ‘Together - Safe, Kind and Excellent' are at the heart of our patient care, defining the way we work and behave.
What’s on the Carousel
- Learn about the Nursing Associate apprenticeship pathway, supported by CUH’s commitment to excellence in education and training
- Speak with practice educators, clinical leaders and workforce colleagues who are here to support you
- Application & Interview tips
- Essential Criteria advice (Level 2 Maths & English qualifications, DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules regarding; residency/right to work and Visa’s
- Meet CUH Nursing Associates who demonstrate compassion in patient-centred care every day
Main duties of the job
Who Should Attend?
- Individuals with previous care experience interested in becoming a Nursing Associate Apprentice at CUH
- Individuals with no previous care experience, who are interested in starting their career as a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) with a view to applying for a Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at CUH (having gained a minimum of 6 months HCSW experience here)
Working for our organisation
Apprenticeships provide candidates with:
- a route to a career as a Registered Professional with all tuition fees paid by the Trust
- a combination of academic and work-based learning. You receive paid study time to attend university, and your course fees are paid by CUH. You can earn, learn and be free from university debt!
- On qualifying, earning a salary of entry pay starts around £27,485, rising with experience to roughly £30,162, Pa pro rata, plus unsocial hours allowance where applicable (for night shifts, weekend working, public holidays)
- Receive a 12-month preceptorship programme post qualifying
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Why Choose CUH?
- Help deliver compassionate, safe and personalised care to our patients
- Be part of a Trust recognised for excellence in clinical practice, education and research
- Learn and grow in a collaborative, supportive environment
- Earn while you learn on an NMC-approved programme
- Access clear, supported career progression pathways
Event Details
Date: Saturday 24th January 2026
Time: 10.00
Location: Deakin Centre
Drop in, connect with colleagues, and begin your Nursing Associate journey at CUH.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 274844
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