Job overview
Ward 401 is an Acute Medicine for Older People ward providing compassionate, person‑centred care for older people with a range of complex needs. We are looking for a skilled and caring Registered Nurse to join our friendly dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team.
In this role you will:
- Deliver high‑quality nursing care tailored to the needs of older people, promoting dignity, independence and comfort.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, responding to changing clinical needs.
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to support safe, timely patient pathways.
- Act as a positive role model, contributing to a supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives and service developments on the ward.
- Have the opportunity to develop and learn through additional training.
- Be supported by the senior nursing team on the ward.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse you will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing interventions. This includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of holistic and individualised care. This will be in line with local, trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from nurses with a genuine interest in older people’s care who can demonstrate:
- Current NMC registration (Adult)
- Strong clinical assessment skills and commitment to safe, compassionate care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A respectful, inclusive approach to supporting patients, relatives and colleagues
- Confidence prioritising workload in a busy ward environment
Closing date for applications: 9 July 2026
Interview date: 23 July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical area / speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff
- Evidence of recent clinical nursing experience relevant to an acute or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in care of the Elderly
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
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This advert is for Registered Nurse with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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