University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Women's Health

The closing date is 19 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse with an interest in Women's Health to join our friendly team here at the Royal Derby Hospital.

The post will be based within Gynaecology ward 209 and Gynae Day Case Unit. 209 is a 21 bedded ward which sees a mixture of planned and unplanned admissions.

Currently GDCU is open 7 days a week offering 24/7 care, we offer many learning and development opportunities.

The post holder will also have the opportunity to work across our other Gynae areas including the Gynaecology Emergency Assessment Unit, fertility and Gynae Outpatient Department, giving a unique insight and experience of the patient journey along with the opportunity to learn many new skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic,individualised patient care in a safe and caring environment in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst acting as the patient's advocate and maintaining privacy and dignity.

Ward 209 and Gynaecology Day case shifts are in line with shift harmonisation and the successful candidate will work on an internal rotation of days and nights

Closing date of applications: 19 January 2026

Interview date: 2 February 2026

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

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-W&C-1118

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Student Nurse Mentor
  • Completion of a course in women's health

Communication and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable acute hospital experience
  • Demonstrates good communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a similar acute setting
  • Previous women's health experience
  • Has communication skills training
  • Experience in women's health

Ability

Essential

  • IT Literate

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent standard of written English
  • Displays clear desire to care for Gynaecological patients

Desirable

  • Completion of communication training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Student Nurse Mentor
  • Completion of a course in women's health

Communication and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable acute hospital experience
  • Demonstrates good communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a similar acute setting
  • Previous women's health experience
  • Has communication skills training
  • Experience in women's health

Ability

Essential

  • IT Literate

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent standard of written English
  • Displays clear desire to care for Gynaecological patients

Desirable

  • Completion of communication training

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

Siobhan Pownall

siobhan.pownall@nhs.net

01332785452

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-W&C-1118

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Supporting documents

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