Clinical Lead – NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service
A vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join the new NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (East of England) as Clinical Lead.
Based within the Department of Paediatrics, the successful applicant will have extensive experience of delivering high quality, evidence-based care to children, young people and families.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and clinical expertise to the multi‑disciplinary team.
The Cass Review into gender services for children and young people has recommended that staff should maintain a broad clinical perspective by working across related NHS services to embed the care of children and young people with gender‑related distress within a broader child and adolescent health context. We therefore encourage part‑time applications from staff already working in other services. We can also work with successful candidates to agree a job plan that includes a mix of gender service activity and activity in another clinical area.
The service operates Monday‑Friday. Full or part‑time (minimum 30 hours per week) considered.
This position will be based between Addenbrookes and the Gender Services building in Newmarket.
Responsibilities
* To lead on the development, recruitment and onboarding of a multi‑professional clinical service to the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (East of England) and provide complex clinical input and leadership, both directly and indirectly.
* To contribute to the development of data and reporting to evidence the quality and safety of the activity delivered by this service for NHS England, the National Provider Collaborative, the National MDT, the Clinical Director, Lead Clinicians, General Managers, Trust Executives and Commissioners as required.
* To work collaboratively with the MTD Senior Leadership Team to ensure the set‑up of a high‑quality, effective, and efficient service.
* To ensure recruitment to the necessary skill mix and professions and develop that service in line with the research evidence and national guidance.
* To ensure the systematic provision of a high‑quality specialist psychological service to all children and adolescents referred to the service.
* To plan and inform the Director of Operations on the execution and fiscal management of the overall psychological service budget and to have active involvement in its formulation, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and in‑line with the NHSE Gender Service Contract.
About Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality service for patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing “outstanding” care and rated “Good” overall by the Care Quality Commission, the Trust values “Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent” in patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socioeconomic background.
Applicant Information
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing Date
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd December 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025.
Benefits
At CUH, we offer development opportunities and a range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. We provide reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride services, subsidised parking and 24/7 hot food at a reduced cost. The campus includes a colleague‑only café and break spaces.
We support work‑life balance with flexible arrangements: part‑time, job‑share, term‑time and flexible start/finish times.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Closing Notice
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.
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