Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Children's Nurse in the Paediatric High Dependency Unit at University Hospitals Derby and Burton, to work alongside the Nursing and Medical team to deliver care to sick children and young people.
We are a four bedded high dependency unit that cares for level 1 & 2 patients at the Royal Derby Hospital. We provide care for children and young people aged 0 -16 years with acute medical and surgical conditions, as well as providing care for children and young people with complex medical needs.
If you are dedicated to making a difference within the acute care setting for children and young people, then this is the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
The role includes working with children and young people who are receiving level 1 & 2 level of care as per the PCC Society Standards, supporting families within stressful situations and working with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must hold RSCN or RN Child Branch qualification.
Paediatric Nursing Students who are due to qualify in September 2026 will be considered. Unable to accept any adult registered nurses.
You will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care. Including, but not limited to, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic and individualised care needs. This will be in line with Local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
Closing date of applications: 1 July 2026
Date of interview: 15 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
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Contributes to clinical workload, and prioritises
- Able to assess associated risk and take appropriate action
- Contributes to decision making
Desirable
- Understands safe / safer staffing
Qualifications / Expereience and Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (RCN / RSCN)
- Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing students / staff
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/ nurturing
- Has previous Hight Dependency Unit experience
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This advert is for Registered Paediatric Nurse - Paediatric High Dependency Unit 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 01 Jul 2026.
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