• Job Description

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  Job summary

  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.

  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: 28 July 2025

  Interview date: 11 August 2025

  If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

  About us

  As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

  Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

  In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities
  • On-going support from recruitment when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

  Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata pa

  Contract

  Secondment

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  320-W&C-1030-A

  Job locations

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (RCN / RSCN)
  • Contributes to decision making
  • Knowledge training and experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of teaching/ nurturing
  • Has previous HDU experience
  • Nurse in Charge experience

  Communication

  Essential

  • Demonstrable communication skills
  • Relays sensitive information to patients, public and staff

  Desirable

  • Evidence of mentoring students and staff
  • Influencing and negotiation skills

  Skills and Ability

  Essential

  • Able to prioritise work
  • Can escalate risk / complete datix

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of risk register

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Team work
  • UHDB trust and values

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (RCN / RSCN)
  • Contributes to decision making
  • Knowledge training and experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of teaching/ nurturing
  • Has previous HDU experience
  • Nurse in Charge experience

  Communication

  Essential

  • Demonstrable communication skills
  • Relays sensitive information to patients, public and staff

  Desirable

  • Evidence of mentoring students and staff
  • Influencing and negotiation skills

  Skills and Ability

  Essential

  • Able to prioritise work
  • Can escalate risk / complete datix

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of risk register

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Team work
  • UHDB trust and values

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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