Sister/ Charge Nurse Paediatric Inpatient Ward

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 6 Sister to assist in delivering excellent patient care within a dedicated team. Responsibilities include leading nursing services, evaluating patient care, and ensuring high standards according to trust policies. Ideal candidates must hold relevant nursing qualifications and possess strong communication and leadership skills. The role offers various staff benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold RSCN or RN Child branch qualification.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills required.
• Professional demeanor and exemplary standards according to NMC code.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring care delivery and management of the ward.
• Lead and provide clinical advice for high-quality nursing care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Education

RSCN or RN Child branch qualification

Job description

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

An excellent opportunity to gain experience in a seconded Band 6 Sister role.

You will assist the Senior Sister in ensuring care delivery and management of the ward are implemented within agreed frameworks in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, values, and behaviours.

You will provide nursing leadership and are accountable for patient, public, and staff experience whilst on shift. You will lead, offer clinical advice, and support management of services to ensure the delivery of high-quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care.

The role involves working as part of a nursing and medical team to provide inpatient care to babies and children within Dolphin Ward at Royal Derby Hospital.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate holistic, individualised patient care in a safe and caring environment in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst acting as the patient's advocate and maintaining privacy and dignity.

Applicants must hold RSCN or RN Child branch qualification.

You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to utilise these effectively. You should be professional and a role model, leading by example and always displaying exemplary standards of behaviour in line with the NMC code of conduct.

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.

The post holder will work under the direction of the ward manager with responsibility for:

1. The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.
2. Expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge of the ward in the absence of the manager.
3. Will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.
4. As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be required to utilise your organisational skills to assess patient requirements, prioritise workload, allocate skill mix, and support all members of the nursing team. Working with the multidisciplinary team, you will ensure patients receive the care they need in an appropriate time scale.

Closing date of applications: 28 July 2025

Date of interview: 11 August 2025

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 health for the local population and communities by providing Exceptional Care Together.

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

In return, we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing 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 4,810 outpatient appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 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.

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 check your eligibility before applying for this post, as sponsorship may not be available.

This advert closes on Monday, 28 July 2025.