Registered Paediatric Nurse - Paediatric High Dependency Unit

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.

The successful candidate 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: 26th October 2026

Date of interview: 09th November 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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.