Nursing Associate
The closing date is 02 October 2025
Job summary
An opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate to become a part of the discharge rehabilitation team on Anna Seward ward at Samuel Johnson
Anna Ward supports the wider hospital with discharging patients from the acute environment. We will give the successful candidate the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of discharge and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner. Your role will consist of looking after a group of patients, and ensuring that they are cared for in a safe environment, you will be working closely with members of the MDT.
Please get in touch if you would like an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Qualified Nursing Associate within the Discharge Business Unit. On Anna Ward we are dedicated to delivering high quality patient centred care and aims to provide a timely service to our users.
We welcome applications from Nursing Associates with a keen interest in developing skills, knowledge and providing patient care from admission to discharge from the unit.
You will work closely as a team and communicate effectively with our patients, their significant others and colleagues and members of the MDT. You will be responsible for caring for patients and involved in their admission to unit and supporting up until discharge.Completing relevant clinical tasks to support the patient such as dressings, referrals to the DN service, identifying and acting in a timely manner patients who become unwell. Due to the nature of the role you will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills.
You must be committed to delivering high quality patient care and be able to work flexibly. The ability the prioritise your workload is paramount and you must be able to support the smooth running of the unit.
Closing date of applications: 02/10/2025
Interview date: 17/10/2025
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.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- 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
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-MED-1755
Job locations
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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