Sister/Charge Nurse | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team on Ward 310 at Royal Derby Hospital. Ward 310 is a 30 bedded neurology, stroke step‑down, and general medical ward, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

We admit patients from the Medical Assessment Unit with neurological & general medical conditions and patients are transferred from the acute stroke ward once they are ready to stepdown to continue their recovery. This creates a fast‑paced and varied caseload, ideal for nurses who enjoy continuous learning and professional growth.

As a Band 6 leader, you will work alongside the Senior Sister to provide strong, visible clinical leadership to our nursing and support staff. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of patient care, supporting staff development, and contributing to the smooth, safe running of the ward.

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and compassionate nurse with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for high‑quality patient care. You will bring enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to inspire and support the team. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the confidence to demonstrate effective leadership in a busy and varied clinical environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey & make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Band 7 Ward Manager to lead a team of staff to provide a high quality service; ensuring excellent standards of patient care are delivered and maintained
• Deputise in the absence of the ward manager
• Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers on the ward.
• Act as a role mode, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff
• Be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be
• Ensure all staff are supported to provide high standards of quality care
• Complete clinical audits and using them to shape/influence improvement projects.
• Manage a team of staff ensuring there e-learning and mandatory training are kept up to date
• Be a vital point of contact for patients and relatives
• Be expected to assist with the general care of the patients
• Be visible and approachable on the ward
• Escalate concerns where appropriate
• Managing datix, completing investigations and implementation of service improvements

Closing date of applications: 3 August 2026

Interview date: 17 August 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 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 theSkilled 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).

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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