Sister/Charge Nurse | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Stretton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a permanent Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for its Acute Medical Unit (AMU). The role includes providing leadership in a dynamic, clinical environment with a focus on delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and leadership skills, have experience in an acute setting, and be passionate about nursing. This position offers development opportunities and supports continuing education.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Ability to work full range of shifts including long days and nights.
• Excellent clinical knowledge with exemplary standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the band 6 team.
• Ensure high standards of care for vulnerable patients.
• Motivate and inspire team members towards excellence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a permanent band 6 sister/charge nurse to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU). AMU is a busy and dynamic clinical environment, receiving patients from the Emergency Department and specialist clinics. By working on the Acute Medical Unit you will see patients with a wide variety of conditions and gain experience from many specialties.

We expect compassionate, energetic, reliable and flexible candidates with strong leadership skills and demonstrable post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting. You should be able to adapt to different situations and work the full range of shifts including long days and nights.

We pride ourselves on developing our staff and you will be supported by our Lead Education Senior Sister. This dedicated training support enables an excellent induction, support with re-validation and an ongoing training package. We have development pathways for different interests and a support network to help you achieve.

We would recommend attending an informal visit to the unit to meet the team.

The Acute Medical Unit is a 22-bed unit which includes 8 cardiac monitored spaces and works closely within the emergency pathway.

We are looking for a compassionate, dynamic, reliable and flexible nurse with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and demonstrable post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting. You should have excellent clinical skills, knowledge and communication skills with exemplary standards of care. You should be innovative, capable of creating change and have a passion for acute medicine. You are expected to be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be.

We require a strong and visible leader to support the well-established band 6 team and Senior Sister, striving towards continued excellence of care for acutely unwell, vulnerable patients, while ensuring flow into and out of the department. Leadership experience is essential.

Closing date: 30 September 2025
Interview date: 14 October 2025

Values and culture

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 embedded in all aspects of how we work.

What we 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 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

How to apply

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This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025