# Registered Nurse - ED

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Queens Hospital Burton
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata pa
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (days and nights)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17T23:00:54.965Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Burton/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Emergency_Medicine/Emergency_Medicine-v8184871
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8184871?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking experienced staff nurses to join us in our emergency department at Queens Hospital Burton. Working in our ED you will get to work in all areas of the department - Pitstop, Majors, resus and our newly built urgent treatment centre. As we are a dual ED we see both adults and children, you will be given adequate training for this.

We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme. We’re proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care. In return, you’ll deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.

The ED is an exciting place to work, great team work and multi-disciplinary working ensures that all new starters are made to feel supported and welcome. As you progress through your induction a vast array of learning opportunities are available such as triage competency, cannulation and venepuncture and ILS/PILs. We offer in house training from our dedicated education team who run study days and help keep you up to date with mandatory training.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Emergency Department.

Closing date of applications: 1 September 2026

Interview date: 15 September 2026

### Detailed job description and main 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 click on the link to 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).

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Communication

**Essential**

- Ability to overcome barriers to communication

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in motivating and reassuring patients and staff

### Skills & Ability

**Essential**

- Ability to assess risks and take appropriate action
- Ability to manage own workload - prioritising and re-prioritising care

**Desirable**

- Clinical skills such as - venepuncture, cannulation, ECG

### Experience & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Experience within an acute trust
- Evidence of mentoring, supporting and developing staff

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of working within an Emergency Department
- Completion of practice supervisor/accessor or working towards

### Education, Training & Qualifications

**Essential**

- NMC registration

## Documents

- [band 5 jd & ps (pdf, 969.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10488700)
- [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946)

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