Job summary We are excited to offer an opportunity to join an experienced and dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to join the team at a band 6 level and help to lead this team through the ever changing dynamic that is surgery at present. We are looking for an effective communicator, who can support the senior sister and existing band 6 team to lead this ward moving forward. Adapting to the changing environments and supporting the staff to continue to deliver the high standard of patient care that is currently in place on the ward. Main duties of the job In surgery team work is essential to ensure we offer a high quality service, with the aim of ensuring clinical outcomes are excellent, patients are safe and staff are skilled and productive. We aim to exceed the expectations of our patients and their families. The ward is a 19 bedded inpatient ward. As a band 6 you will also be supported to hold the surgical unit at times to support the wider surgical business unit. The ward is an area that is used to change and as such this is a fast paced, dynamic ward that prides itself on looking after all surgical specialities. As part of this we have been focusing on team time outs days to continually educate and train all the staff to update them on all the knowledge base that they will need. The management team on the ward are expected to work closely with the Surgeons and Education team to achieve this. In return we will offer you opportunity to continually develop and grow as well as attending leadership training and development. Closing date: 8 May 2025 Interview date: 23 May 2025 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, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to 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 4 th 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. Date posted 28 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-SURG-1221 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 Demonstrable Clinical Experience Leadership experience Desirable Leadership Qualifications Clinical Speciality Qualifications Knowledge and skills Essential IT Literate Experience of mentoring / supervising learners in the clinical environment Evidence of understanding of the clinical area applied for Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and identifying and managing risks Desirable Assessor/supervisor training or equivalent PNA qual or willingness to complete Can evidence understanding of the CQC and its application in the clinical setting Skills Essential Experience of taking charge / leading a team on shift Clinical expertise in managing complex and / or clinically ill patients Contributes to safe/safer staffing Desirable Evidence of quality improvement or audit Experience of supporting change in the clinical area Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Evidence of communicating in challenging and sensitive situations / or in an MDT environment Desirable Evidence of additional skills within communication Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Demonstrable Clinical Experience Leadership experience Desirable Leadership Qualifications Clinical Speciality Qualifications Knowledge and skills Essential IT Literate Experience of mentoring / supervising learners in the clinical environment Evidence of understanding of the clinical area applied for Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and identifying and managing risks Desirable Assessor/supervisor training or equivalent PNA qual or willingness to complete Can evidence understanding of the CQC and its application in the clinical setting Skills Essential Experience of taking charge / leading a team on shift Clinical expertise in managing complex and / or clinically ill patients Contributes to safe/safer staffing Desirable Evidence of quality improvement or audit Experience of supporting change in the clinical area Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Evidence of communicating in challenging and sensitive situations / or in an MDT environment Desirable Evidence of additional skills within communication 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). Location : Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, DE22 3NE Derby, United Kingdom