Job summary
Ward 302 is looking for a forward thinking, visible leader to join the team on 302 as a Charge Nurse/ Sister. We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic to drive change and improvement on an acute ward. You will be expected to ensure that professionalism and high standards of care are upheld at all times.

Ward 302 cares for acutely unwell Oncology, Haematology and General Medical patients admitted directly from assessment units and the Emergency Department, providing a varied and diverse work environment.

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration, and must be able to demonstrate post registration experience. This will be a great opportunity for a band 5 looking for career progression and a chance to develop their leadership skills. The successful applicant needs to be able to work a range of shifts including days and nights.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward.

Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times.

The successful candidate will be able to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence. They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide supportive management to the team.

Closing date of applications: 11 November 2026
Interview date: 25 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.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 320-CDCS-4343-A

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.

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 check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Apply through our website for further information.

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.

Person Specification
Qualification

• Essential: Current NMC Registration; Demonstrable Clinical Experience; Leadership Experience
• Desirable: Leadership qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: IT literate; Experience of mentoring/supervising learners in the clinical environment; Evidence of understanding of the clinical area applied for; Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and identifying and managing risks
• Desirable: Assessor/supervisor training or equivalent; PNA qualification or willingness to complete; Can evidence understanding of the CQC and its application in the clinical setting

Skills

• Essential: Experience of taking charge/leading a team on shift; Clinical expertise in managing complex and/or clinically ill patients; Contributes to safe/safer staffing
• Desirable: Experience of quality improvement or audit; Experience of supporting change in the clinical area

Communication and interpersonal skills

• Essential: Evidence of communicating in challenging and sensitive situations and/or in an MDT environment
• Desirable: Evidence of additional skills within communication

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Lara Fleetwood, lara.fleetwood@nhs.net, 01332787713

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/