As a nurse at Royal Papworth, you'll be given the time you need to provide the best care to your patients by giving them person-centred, holistic care.

Because we know that's what makes nursing so rewarding. 

And you don't need previous cardiothoracic experience. 

If you bring the passion and compassion, we will provide you with the training, support and skills needed to help deliver outstanding patient care in an internationally-renowned hospital.

You'll be working in friendly, supportive teams with healthy nurse-to-patient ratios, inside in a new, purpose-built hospital located in the historic city of Cambridge.

We are rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are one of the best trusts in the country for inpatient experience.

 

While you care for our patients, we care for you

Explore our values and extensive benefits and rewards, including enhanced annual leave, incredible pension, 50% off food in our restaurant, free bus travel and free gig tickets.

Our outstanding benefits.

Recruitment events 

You can email our nursing recruitment team or attend one of our recruitment events - we would love to hear from you

Welcome bonus

All band 5 nurses appointed into clinical roles at Royal Papworth Hospital will receive a taxable £1,000 welcome bonus in their first or second month's salary.

Nursing vacancies

Date posted: Jun 24, 2025

Job Overview: A new opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse/ Clinical Trial Coordinator at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility (VPD-HLRI CRF). The VPD-HLRI CRF is a joint project between the University of Cambrid
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £31049
Salary To: £37796
Location: Heart and Lung Research Institute
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 13 Jul 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Jun 20, 2025

Job Overview: A new opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse/ Clinical Trial Coordinator at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility (VPD-HLRI CRF). The VPD-HLRI CRF is a joint project between the University of Cambrid
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £31049
Salary To: £37796
Location: Heart and Lung Research Institute
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 13 Jul 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Jun 19, 2025

Job Overview: We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiology management team on Wards 3 South, 3 North East and Coronary Care Unit. Our team strive for high quality standards ensuring that the department is safe, patients' needs are met and we are proactive in
Contract Type: Secondment
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £38682
Salary To: £46580
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 6 Jul 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Jun 18, 2025

Job Overview: We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiology management team on Wards 3 South, 3 North East and Coronary Care Unit. Our team strive for high quality standards ensuring that the department is safe, patients' needs are met and we are proactive in
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £38682
Salary To: £46580
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 6 Jul 2025 11:55 PM BST

Date posted: Jun 16, 2025

Job Overview: The beauty of working as part of our temporary staffing team is that you will have the option to work in different areas of the Trust, gaining experience in different specialities and working with an array of skilled professionals. This is an opportunity
Contract Type: Bank
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary From: £29970
Salary To: £36483
Location: Royal Papworth Hospital
Postcode: CB2 0AY
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2025 11:55 PM BST