Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the team on our busy Elective orthopaedic ward.

If you an an aspiring or experienced band 6 we would love to hear from you

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:

• A variety of flexible working options
• 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.
• Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme

Closing date of applications: 17th November 2026
Date of interview: 1st December 2026

Main duties of the job
The Sister / Charge Nurse take responsibility and is accountable for delegated nursing care within the clinical environment. They provide nursing leadership and are accountable for patient, public and staff experience. They will lead, offer clinical advice and support management of services to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.

Key result areas:

• Prioritise People
• Practise effectively
• Preserve Safety
• Promote professionalism and trust

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.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 320-SURG-BUR-1513

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. Apply through our website via 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 AIgenerated 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 check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification
Qualification

• Essential: NMC registration & revalidation requirements
• Desirable: Evidence of leadership

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of specific knowledge of clinical area/speciality
• Essential: Evidence of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff

Skills

• Essential: Evidence of clinical expertise in managing complex and clinically ill patients
• Essential: Evidence of managing clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
• Desirable: Evidence of quality improvement & clinical audit/ research

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.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queens Hospital Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Senior Sister Melissa Innocenti
melissa.innocenti@nhs.net
01283894586

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