Job overview
The ward is a high performing, forward thinking ward, which has a supportive Senior Nursing team. We admit and discharge a high volume of patients. As a 19 single roomed General Surgical, Urology, Gynaecology and ENT ward, you will be expected to maintain high standards of care and remain professional at all times. You will be expected to support the team on a daily basis. In return we offer excellent opportunities for you to develop your leadership and clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To assess patients as individuals and tailor the care to these needs.
You will be admitted patients from the emergency pathway, theatres and the SAU, GAU and EPAU clinics.
There is an enthusiastic multi professional team, providing a high standard of care to our patients, which is demonstrated through the wards monthly ward assurance results.
Applicants will need to be compassionate, dynamic, reliable and flexible with an ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and demonstrable post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
Applicants will need to have excellent clinical skills, knowledge and communication skills with exemplary standards of care.
Applicants will be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be.
We require a strong and visible leader to support the Senior Sister with the on-going development of the ward, striving towards continued excellence of care for patients under the Surgical division.
Closing date: 8th July 2026 Interview date: 22nd 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
- Is a decision maker Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
- Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising Contributes to safe/ safer staffing
Desirable
- Deputising for senior sister / charge nurse
Education and training.
Essential
- NMC registration & revalidation requirements.
- Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post.
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience.
- Experience of mentoring, assessors' qualification, supporting, coaching, and developing staff.
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality.
- Evidence of teaching/ nurturing provides advice
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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