Whatever your prospective new role at Royal Papworth, you can be certain that you'll be making a positive difference in the world every time you come to work. 

Take a look at our current vacancies below, register your interest, or email our recruitment team who are always available to help.

Values and culture

We are united by our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration, in a supportive and inclusive culture. 

Benefits

With up to 41 days annual leave, an outstanding pension (23.7% employer contribution), free tea and coffee for all staff, 40% off delicious food and refreshing drinks in our restaurant, or free gig and comedy tickets, we want to support you.

View our benefits and rewards
 

Once you’ve experienced the unique qualities of Royal Papworth first hand it does tend to draw you back.
Dr Will Davies
Consultant Cardiologist

To view OCS Group UK vacancies at our hospital, please visit the OCS jobs website and search ‘East Anglia’.

Current Vacancies

Date posted: Oct 8, 2025

Job Overview: No experience in healthcare? It's okay, here at Royal Papworth Hospital we'll support and teach you everything you need to know. We are looking for likeminded individuals who care, want to make a difference and will uphold our Trust values of Compassion,
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £24071
Salary To: £25674
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 22 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Oct 7, 2025

Job Overview: As the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust occupies a unique and special place in the NHS with our complexity and impact far exceeding our scale. From our state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Pay Scheme: Other
Fixed Salary: £13650
Location: Trustwide
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 20 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Oct 6, 2025

Job Overview: An exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Research Nurse has arisen in the Research Team. We are a team of experienced and dedicated professionals collaborating with our talented multi-disciplinary clinical teams to deliver a wide range of innovative hi
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £38682
Salary To: £46580
Location: Heart and Lung Research Institute
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 26 Oct 2025 11:55 PM GMT

Date posted: Oct 2, 2025

Job Overview: Are you ready to make a difference at a world-leading centre for heart and lung transplantation? If so, we would love to hear from you. Royal Papworth Hospital is the largest adult cardiothoracic transplant centre in the UK and a global pioneer in DCD hea
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £31049
Salary To: £37796
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 19 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Oct 2, 2025

Job Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant CPAP Practitioner to transition into an Associate Practitioner role within our Sleep, CPAP and Respiratory Physiology Team. This position would ideally suit an individual with a caring and po
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £27485
Salary To: £30162
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 13 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Oct 1, 2025

Job Overview: An excellent opportunity for experienced or newly qualified nurses to join the critical care nursing team here at Royal Papworth Hospital has arisen. We are looking for dynamic, motivated, and compassionate registered nurses to join our highly specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £31049
Salary To: £37796
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 19 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Sep 29, 2025

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and compassionate leader for the role of Associate Director of Corporate Governance which incorporates the responsibilities of Trust Secretary. We are looking for someone who has the skills, knowledge and judgement
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £76965
Salary To: £88682
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 15 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Sep 25, 2025

Job Overview: This is a specialist role where you will develop expertise and provide education in managing the wounds of cardiothoracic patients, patients requiring specialist respiratory support and specialist cardiology care. The role encompasses supporting surgical
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £38682
Salary To: £46580
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 8 Oct 2025 11:55 PM BST