Registered Nurse - Combined Triage Assessment Unit

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join their motivated team within the Cancer Business Unit at Royal Derby Hospital. The role involves triaging and providing care to acutely unwell patients while supporting cancer treatment assessments. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development and benefits such as discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in acute and/or Oncology/Haematology.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a bespoke assessment unit.
• Professional demeanor during challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Telephone triaging and assessing acutely unwell patients.
• Support a 24-hour triage line for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Provide timely and compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience in acute and/or Oncology/Haematology

Ability to work under pressure

Empathy and professionalism

Great team player

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you want to be part of the ever evolving and exciting speciality of Cancer Care? If the answer is yes, then join the motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Team within the Cancer Business Unit at Royal Derby Hospital.

Role

Be part of our team in the CTAU, Combined Triage and Assessment Unit as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Telephone triaging, assessing, planning and implementing care to acutely unwell patients.
• Support a 24-hour triage line where patients undergoing cancer treatment can call for advice and assessment.
• Work within the CTAU to provide timely and compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to the cancer patient journey when patients become unwell as a result of their treatment or diagnosis.
• Work on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays as required by the department.

Place and Hours

CTAU is situated on the cancer corridor level 1, entrance 24 at Royal Derby Hospital. Open 7 days a week: currently 7:30 am–8:00 pm on weekdays and 8:00 am–6:00 pm on weekends and BHs. Winter hours are staggered and extended from 08:30 am–9:00 pm due to higher activity. There will be a requirement to work 8:00 am–6:00 pm at weekends and BHs on a rota basis.

Qualifications and Requirements

We are ideally looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable post-registration experience in acute and/or Oncology/Haematology. The successful candidate will thrive in a bespoke assessment unit and be adaptable, able to work under pressure, a great team player, empathetic and able to remain professional and positive during challenging situations.

Location and Team

CTAU is part of the Cancer Business Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital.

Application Information

Closing date of applications: 24 September 2025. Interview date: 8 October 2025. 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. If you do not have an account, you will need to register.

Immigration and Sponsorship

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying, as sponsorship may not be available. Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers.

Values and Benefits

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise our role in supporting the public, patients, our people and local partners to achieve the best of health by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we work and the behaviours expected of all staff.

In return we offer: development opportunities (professional and leadership), ongoing recruitment support when you join and beyond, and 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 outpatient department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&E 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 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 portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Notes

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.