Sister/Charge Nurse | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7978663/320-SURG-1367 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team on Ward 307 as aBand 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, specialising in Head and Neck surgery. We welcome applications from skilled and motivated Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Senior Sister, to ensure the delivery of patient centred and clinically effective care. Also acting as a professional role model to the Nursing team.
We are seeking someone with a passion to identify new ways of working to deliver our service in a responsive way to our patients, in line with local and national guidelines.
• Acting as a support to the Senior Sister in the department.
• In the absence of the Senior Sister you must effectively manage the ward and treatment room, ensuring the delivery of high quality care.
• To provide the junior nursing team with support and leadership.
• To work closely with clinicians in the clinical setting and assisting with examinations as required.
• To collaborate with other members of the wider MDT such as Nurse specialists, Speech and Language Team, and Dietetic team to provide seamless quality care to our service users.
• You must be committed to embracing new challenges and development opportunities and have a passion for developing the nursing
• Participation on the surgical bleep holder rota. Support with activity, admissions/transfers and staffing issues.
• Be prepared to train in Tracheostomy care.
Closing Date of Application: 19 May 2026
Interview date: 02 June 2026
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 4thbusiest 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.
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.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
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
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Senior Sister, to ensure the delivery of patient centred and clinically effective care. Also acting as a professional role model to the Nursing team.
We are seeking someone with a passion to identify new ways of working to deliver our service in a responsive way to our patients, in line with local and national guidelines.
• Acting as a support to the Senior Sister in the department.
• In the absence of the Senior Sister you must effectively manage the ward and treatment room, ensuring the delivery of high quality care.
• To provide the junior nursing team with support and leadership.
• To work closely with clinicians in the clinical setting and assisting with examinations as required.
• To collaborate with other members of the wider MDT such as Nurse specialists, Speech and Language Team, and Dietetic team to provide seamless quality care to our service users.
• You must be committed to embracing new challenges and development opportunities and have a passion for developing the nursing
• Participation on the surgical bleep holder rota. Support with activity, admissions/transfers and staffing issues.
• Be prepared to train in Tracheostomy care.
Closing Date of Application: 19 May 2026
Interview date: 02 June 2026
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 4thbusiest 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.
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.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
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
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026