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Sister / Charge Nurse in Derby

On-site in Derby·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

65 open roles

Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Derby
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 11 November

Skills

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Derby.

The role

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 & 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.

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.

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 click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled 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

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

Communciation and interpersonal skills

Essential

Evidence of communicating in challenging and sensitive situations / 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.