University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Newly Qualified Registered Nurse Paediatrics

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Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trustis the principal provider of acute hospital services for the residents of Derby, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas including South Staffordshire, South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire.

The Trust serves a population of approximately 960,000 people and is committed to delivering high quality patient care.

There is a wide range of exciting roles in different settings across our five hospital sites, which includes: The Royal Derby Hospital, our Community Hospital Florence Nightingale-Derby, Queens Hospital-Burton, Samuel Johnson Community Hospital -Lichfield and Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital -Tamworth.

We have both full time and part time opportunities available.

We do not currently have rotation opportunities.

THIS IS FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED PEADIATRIC NURSES ONLY

THIS ADVERT IS FOR THOSE QUALIFYING UP TO MARCH 2025 ONLY.

On the first line of your personal statement clearly indicate in your supporting information the date you will be qualifying, and which of the 5 hospital sites you would like to be considered for along with which clinical area that you are interested in working in. If you would like to be considered for more than one site please state this clearly.

Main duties of the job

We believe that having studied hard for your qualification, you have demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment, and we look forward to benefiting from your knowledge, skills and most importantly your vision.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent support to our newly registered nurses by offering a comprehensive preceptorship programme, which aims to facilitate the transition of the student nurse to the role of qualified practitioner by supporting the development of essential knowledge and skills. Our preceptorship programme is well established and successful: we guide and support all Newly Qualified Nurse's and ensure you have a structured period of transition to support you throughout your career.

Closing Date: 5th January 2025*

*This advert may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interview Date: week commencing 27th January 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-NQN-PAEDS-0074

Job locations

Across all sites (UHDB)

Derby and Burton

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust our vision is Taking Pridein Caring. To achieve this we seek to attract the best staff to join our team with the right values, skills, energy, passion and commitment. We are proud of the caring compassionate way we care for our patients. We have a national reputation as a centre of excellence for many clinical specialities.

Our Staff say they are proud to work for our Trust because:

It is a professional organisation I can progress in

I enjoy working in a multicultural environment where people are treated as individuals

We are ahead of other hospitals in terms of advances in surgical techniques, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

I feel part of a large team that helps to enhance patient care and maximise patient safety

If you are passionate about shaping and developing the patient care of the future, then the Trust would welcome applications from all motivated and dedicated individuals.

Please see attached the Job Description to explore the role further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Staff say they are proud to work for our Trust because:

It is a professional organisation I can progress in

I enjoy working in a multicultural environment where people are treated as individuals

We are ahead of other hospitals in terms of advances in surgical techniques, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

I feel part of a large team that helps to enhance patient care and maximise patient safety

If you are passionate about shaping and developing the patient care of the future, then the Trust would welcome applications from all motivated and dedicated individuals.

Please see attached the Job Description to explore the role further.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Completing or Completed Registered Nurse course in the UK
Qualifying up to Sept 24

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Completing or Completed Registered Nurse course in the UK
Qualifying up to Sept 24

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Across all sites (UHDB)

Derby and Burton

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Across all sites (UHDB)

Derby and Burton

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)