Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Children's Nurse in the Paediatric High Dependency Unit at University Hospitals Derby and Burton, to work alongside the Nursing and Medical team to deliver care to sick children and young people.

We are a four bedded high dependency unit that cares for level 1 and 2 patients at the Royal Derby Hospital. We provide care for children and young people aged 0 to 16 years with acute medical and surgical conditions, as well as providing care for children and young people with complex medical needs.

If you are dedicated to making a difference within the acute care setting for children and young people, then this is the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job
The role includes working with children and young people who are receiving level 1 and 2 level of care as per the PCC Society Standards, supporting families within stressful situations and working with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must hold RSCN or RN Child Branch qualification.

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care. Including, but not limited to, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic and individualised care needs. This will be in line with Local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.

Closing date of applications: 26th October 2026
Date of interview: 09th November 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 and 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.

Person Specification
Essential

• Current NMC Registration (RCN / RSCN)
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to contribute to clinical workload and prioritise
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to assess associated risk and take appropriate action
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to contribute to decision making
• Demonstratable experience working in an acute paediatric setting
• Demonstrable evidence of leading a team/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring, supporting and developing students/staff

Desirable

• Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
• Understands safe / safer staffing
• Evidence of High Dependency experience

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 320-W&C-1258
Closing date: 26 October 2026

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister PHDU, Zoe Varney, zoe.varney1@nhs.net, 01332787836

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UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.