Sister / Charge Nurse

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Charge Nurse/Sister for Ward 302 to provide visible leadership and maintain high standards of patient care. The post involves driving change on an acute ward serving Oncology, Haematology and General Medical patients, with day and night shifts.

The successful candidate must hold an NMC registration with post-registration experience and demonstrate leadership potential, supporting the Senior Sister in her absence

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC and currently practicing.
• Post-registration experience on an acute ward.
• Band 5 with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ward 302 as Charge Nurse/Sister, providing visible leadership and ensuring high standards of care.
• Drive change and improvement on an acute ward and deputise for the Senior Sister in her absence.
• Build professional relationships and support the team to deliver safe, compassionate patient care.

Job description

Ward 302 is looking for a forward thinking, visible leader to join the team on 302 as a Charge Nurse/ Sister. We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic to drive change and improvement on an acute ward. You will be expected to ensure that professionalism and high standards of care are upheld at all times.

Ward 302 cares for acutely unwell Oncology, Haematology and General Medical patients admitted directly from assessment units and the Emergency Department, providing a varied and diverse work environment.

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration, and must be able to demonstrate post registration experience. This will be a great opportunity for a band 5 looking for career progression and a chance to develop their leadership skills. The successful applicant needs to be able to work a range of shifts including days and nights.

We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward.

Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times.

The successful candidate will be able to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence. They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide supportive management to the team.

Closing date of applications : 11 November 2026

Interview date: 25 November 2026

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 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lara Fleetwood Job title: Senior Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01332 787713