A union is taking a pledge at fight against the scenario of job cuts announced by a Cambridgeshire hospital.

The Cambridge branch of Unison said that it would not accept cuts, which affect standards of care or safety and will work towards protecting the happening.

Addenbrooke's Hospital intends to shack 500 jobs, which includes 170 nursing posts, over the subsequent three years.

The hospital said that the alterations were essential to save money and improve effectiveness, but said that cuts would not have an effect on patient care.

A spokesperson for Cambridge University Hospitals, which runs Addenbrooke's said, "Like all parts of the NHS, it is necessary to examine new and more competent ways of functioning as there are financial challenges standing upfront to be seen in the approaching time".

Part of that procedure comprises probing salary bill, which makes up the mass of expenses.

Over the previous number of months, staffing can be reduced, which will not have a negative effect on the care of patients.

Martin Booth, of Unison, said: There is no sign that action at Addenbrooke's is set to diminish.

Recent staffing is only an indication that there is a demand for people in the industry, so that patient care does not hamper.