CUH is somewhere you can go to work on one career and end up doing something totally different.CUH is the place to go if you want a career in either administration or medicine, lots of opportunities for most people, there are other jobs such as working in Estates, Media, Communications & I’m sure there are some I don’t even know about.Sometimes it’s hard work mentally but equally can be very rewarding.I have worked at CUH since 1998 and I’m still there which should say something. CUH has a lot of variety job wise, part or full time so a great place to accommodate people returning to work after a break and people who want to retire but still work a little, there is definitely something for most.

Pros

Different career choices/opportunities, flexibility with hours, staff cafe, gym and pool facilities on site

Cons

Parking

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Stressful, under resourced and unappreciated.

Manager within Capital, Estates & Facilities Team (Former Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 2 August 2022

I was lucky enough to work with a dedicated, hard working team, whose line manager was very supportive and inspirational. However, more senior management did not appreciate the pressure placed upon the department, especially during the pandemic, and were dismissive of the obvious under resourcing. This placed huge pressure upon every member of the team, whose commitment and dedication to patient care was taken for granted and exploited. As the toll upon my work / life balance became more disproportionate, I decided for my own wellbeing and that of my family that I had no choice but to leave. The NHS is a runaway freight train travelling down outdated and predetermined tracks. There needs to be a fundamental review of what we deliver, how, and why. Unfortunately, no Government, or political party, has the desire to do what is necessary, as it may cost them votes or even power.

Pros

Working for a National Institution.

Cons

The boards willingness to exploit the goodwill of its staff, in the name of patient care.

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Insights into Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Based on 9 survey responses

What people like

Feeling of personal appreciation
Ability to learn new things
Clear sense of purpose

Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job

Standard nhs environment

Staff Nurse (Former Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 30 June 2022

Satisfied with Job, standard level of care and management could be improved, but not too bad either. They are making an effort trying to improve nowadays

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Good hospital but work:life balance needs to be taken more seriously

None yet (Former Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 22 June 2022

Enjoy working here but there have been occasional shifts where I’ve had to work for more than 24 hours in one go. Even from a health & safety aspect I’m not sure how it’s allowed.

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Some good some bad

Administrator (Former Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 19 June 2022

Mixed experience, liked the concept of working there and had a good boss who encouraged me to take training. Department was understaffed and overworked so typical NHS. Paperwork took forever to get through to extend contracts and get more staff.

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Biomedical Scientist (Current Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 25 March 2022

I am very pleased to be a part of the frontline team at Cambridge University Hospital. Ranked among the best Hospitals in the world and fully equipped with up to date automation.

Pros

State of the art facilities and very experienced staff

Cons

N/a

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Friendly and great teams

Medical Staffing Administrator (Current Employee) - Cambridge - 3 February 2022

Excellent place to work Good location links and opportunity for progression Very good environment positive and encouraging Highly recommend to apply here

Pros

Bank shifts Great teams

Cons

None

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The staff are very helpful and they made me adjust quickly to the environment

Staff Nurse (Current Employee) - Cambridge - 25 January 2022

There is pressure from understaffing but the managers are supportive. The environment is user friendly. The induction is quite helpful. There are lots of incentives at work place. There is recognition of what you contribute to the Trust which is motivating.

Pros

Free car park Flexible shifts

Cons

Understaffing

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Amazing Hospital

Theatre Support Worker (Former Employee) - Cambridge - 29 September 2021

I really enjoyed my time at Cambridge as there are opportunities to progress within your role or rotate to different areas if you feel a certain role isn’t for you. The managers were very supportive and knew how to attend to my needs. It can be stressful being on your feet for 12 hours but it is a supportive environment.

Pros

Supportive place/Progress in your role

Cons

Long hours

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Great learning hopital

Staff Nurse (Former Employee) - East London, Greater London - 21 August 2021

Great place to work but salary was too low for an expensive city like Cambridge .Very supportive staff and management Easy transport access for buses and train station is not too far

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Jobs at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Great place to work your way up.

Rotational Booking Administrator/ MRI Assistant / Healthcare Assistant (Former Employee) - Cambridge - 29 April 2021

The hospital is a great place to work if you want to gain experience in a healthcare setting, there are lots of different roles and lots of opportunities for growth.

Pros

Job growth oppotunities, courses you can go on

Cons

Management

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Creative and collaborative health care institution

Ward Volunteer (Former Employee) - Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University hospital - 1 May 2020

Motivated to pursue an MBA in health care administration. Brought me closer to the reality of working in the health care sector. Introduced me to the formal way of recruitment in the NHS. The induction was a drawn out process, very well managed. Follow up, test they keep records, but can only offer a service certificate and kind that they are not directly liasioning me with NIHR research project proposals and PI's. Sad, there is a glass shield between volunteering and getting absorbed into the workforce in NHS.

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Amazing Workplace

Registered Nurse (Former Employee) - Cambridge - 30 November 2019

An amazing environment where to build a professional career. Unfortunately the pay rates within NHS are not satisfactory. It was my first job and I felt very well supported.

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Loved working here

Salary Sacrifice and Benefits Administrator (AFC Band 4) (Former Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 28 November 2019

I adored working for CUH, all of my colleagues were friendly and helpful and there is a lot of support. The opportunities for progression here are vast and there are lots of opportunities to attend courses and cpd. The range of staff benefits are extensive and of course the standard nhs perks such as holiday and maternity pay are offered too.

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Great team, boring role

Medical secretary (Former Employee) - Addenbrookes - 11 November 2019

The group of secretaries I shared an office with were brilliant; they helped me fit in really quickly and were so helpful and welcoming. It's a shame the job itself was rather boring so I only stayed until something more interesting came along. Still miss those ladies though!!

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If You Love Pressure and Stress, This Is For You

Ward Clerk (Former Employee) - Cambridge - 13 September 2019

It is a great place to work, you will have a good job there. It is not for the faint hearted though. You will be pushed to work all you have in you which some people love to do and others are not able to.

Pros

Repuation

Cons

Long hours, Poor pay

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my first theatre job

Theatre Staff Nurse (Former Employee) - Cambridge - 29 August 2019

was welcomed as a newly qualified nurse and first time in the theatres. learnt alot of new skills and introduced to theatre environment and various specialities.

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A place to work and learn

Data Compliance (Analyst) Lead (Current Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 2 August 2019

Working at Cambridge University Hospitals has provided me the platform not only to learn new things in my job but has also allowed me the opportunity to enhance my academic career.

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Supportive management and abundance of opportunity

Associate Practitioner (Current Employee) - Newmarket - 12 June 2019

Working at CUH has helped me grow as a person and a professional. Starting as an apprentice 5 years ago, they are now fully funding a university degree to continue my professional development. This investment in staff helps create an environment of loyalty with health professionals who care for the trust, the patients which rely on the services provided and colleagues. Of course the work can be hard but the rewards and benefits that you all help to achieve are worth it.

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Professional but at the same time friendly working culture

Clinical Trials Monitor (Current Employee) - Cambridgeshire - 19 May 2019

I would recommend working in CUH because it values diversity and inclusivity.

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Excellent place to work

Data Analyst (Former Employee) - Emergency department - 9 May 2019

Great hospital friendly and professional staff. Unfortunately due to husbands illness and relocating I reluctantly had to resign Staff were always friendly and team working was excellent Training opportunities were given therefore advancement could be achieved if requied