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Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our nursing team in the Critical Care Unit, where patients require intensive and high dependency care.
A new opportunity waits for you to gain experience in caring for many aspects within the speciality. There are opportunities for mentorship and critical care qualifications in the future.
There are 6 consultants, 2 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and a Matron to support you in your development. We all work very closely with the nursing team striving to provide a quality service, including a nurse-led follow up service for patients post critical care.
You will be required to work flexibly across the 24 hour shift patterns and take part in the internal rotation system. You will be required to work cross as the service needs.
Main duties of the job
You would be caring for critically ill patients requiring multi organ support; responsible for assessing, planning and delivering a high standard of individualised nursing care.
You will receive orientation to the unit and will be comprehensively supported with a full induction programme and ongoing development in the care of the critically ill patient.
You must have demonstrable post registration experience; and current acute setting experience is essential. Previous critical care experience is desirable but not essential. Ability to work internal rotation to night duty is essential.
Closing date of applications: 9 June 2026
Interview date: 23 June 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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 Jun 2026.
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