University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

An opportunity for a band 6 Charge Nurse / Sister

Ward 311 is a high performing, forward thinking ward with a supportive Senior Nursing team . You will be expected to uphold and ensure that high standards of care and professionalism are maintained at all times and be able to support the care delivery on a day to day basis. In return we offer excellent opportunities for you to develop your leadership and clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

Ward 311 is an Acute Medicine for Older People ward which focuses on delivering a high standard of patient care whilst encouraging patient independence to enable discharge home or a suitable alternative when home is no longer safe or appropriate.

We are looking for a compassionate, dynamic, reliable and flexible nurse with an ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and demonstrable post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.

Applicants will need to have excellent clinical skills, knowledge and communication skills with exemplary standards of care. Along with this being innovative, creating change and a passion for Older People medicine is a must.

It will be expected that you are a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be.

We require a strong and visible leader to support the Senior Sister with the on-going development of Ward 311, striving towards continued excellence of care for our acutely unwell, vulnerable patients.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover all shifts covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. This is to ensure we have a senior presence on all shifts to provide strong leadership to the team.

Informal visits are highly welcomed and recommended.Closing date of applications: 22 July 2025Interview date: 5 August 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, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a 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.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata/pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-MED-1686

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post

Desirable

  • Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience

Desirable

  • Experience in Acute Medicine for Older People
  • Specific knowledge of the clinical area/speciality

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
  • Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action

Desirable

  • Deputising for senior sister/charge nurse

Communications & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff

Desirable

  • Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post

Desirable

  • Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience

Desirable

  • Experience in Acute Medicine for Older People
  • Specific knowledge of the clinical area/speciality

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
  • Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action

Desirable

  • Deputising for senior sister/charge nurse

Communications & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff

Desirable

  • Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

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

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Rachel Kirby

rachel.kirby@nhs.net

01332788289

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata/pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-MED-1686

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Supporting documents

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