Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate experienced registered nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care Service at UHDB as a Specialist Palliative Care Development Nurse.

This developmental Band 6 role offers a unique 18-month rotational fixed term contract or secondment across our specialist palliative care services, including the Nightingale Macmillan Inpatient Unit, Ward 2 (EOLC ward) at FNCH, Hospital Palliative Care Team at RDH + QHB and Community Palliative Care Team across Derbyshire. As a supernumerary member of the team, you will receive structured support and development to build the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become a specialist practitioner in palliative and end-of-life care.

Working alongside experienced nursing and medical colleagues, you will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic, person-centred care for patients with complex palliative and supportive care needs. You will also provide advice, education and support to patients, families and multidisciplinary teams across a variety of healthcare settings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, resilience, professionalism and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic, person-centred care for patients with specialist palliative and end-of-life care needs.
• Supporting patients, families and carers by providing expert advice, information and emotional support throughout their care journey.
• Developing specialist knowledge in symptom management, communication and complex palliative care, supported by a structured programme of education and mentorship.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across acute, community and hospice settings to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.
• Acting as a patient advocate, maintaining dignity, respect and compassionate care at all times.
• Providing support, guidance and education to colleagues, patients and carers, contributing to the development of palliative and end-of-life care knowledge across services.
• Participating in nurse-led triage, care coordination and service development activities as your knowledge and competence develop.
• Contributing to audit, quality improvement, research and educational initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Working across multiple sites and clinical environments within the specialist palliative care service, supported by experienced clinical and professional leaders.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to support a future career as a Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2026

Interview date: 15 October 2026

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 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.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4293

Job locations

Cross site RDH / QHB / FNCH and Community

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment. If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration with significant post-registration experience.

Desirable

• Qualified to degree level or willingness to work towards one.

Experience & knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with patients at the end of their life and palliative.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic symptom control.
• IT literate.

Desirable

• Experience of working across a range of healthcare settings, including care of patients with non-malignant disease.
• Experience of mentoring and supporting others using a variety of teaching and learning methods.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy and compassion
• Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate, influence and reassure others.

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills qualification.

Other

Essential

• Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
• Able to manage the emotional demands associated with specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration with significant post-registration experience. Desirable Qualified to degree level or willingness to work towards one. Experience & knowledge Essential Experience of working with patients at the end of their life and palliative. Comprehensive knowledge of basic symptom control. IT literate. Desirable Experience of working across a range of healthcare settings, including care of patients with non-malignant disease. Experience of mentoring and supporting others using a variety of teaching and learning methods. Communication Essential Ability to communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy and compassion Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate, influence and reassure others. Desirable Advanced communication skills qualification. Other Essential Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Able to manage the emotional demands associated with specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

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

Cross site RDH / QHB / FNCH and Community

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

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

Cross site RDH / QHB / FNCH and Community

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

You will be joining a friendly and supportive Rheumatology Department which provides comprehensive Rheumatology services for Derby and Burton together with South Derbyshire/East Staffordshire and some parts of adjoining areas of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

The Rheumatology Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Nurse to work within the Rheumatology team.

We are progressive forward thinking department with positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS. The Rheumatology Nursing Team work alongside the consultant rheumatologist, specialist pharmacist and specialist therapist.

Main duties of the job

Under direction of the Lead Specialist Nurse

• Deliver care to defined case load of patients in an out patients settings
• Conduct nurse-led clinics
• Act as the patients advocate - maintaining patient privacy and dignity
• Provide advice, support and education to patients/significant others
• Provide advice and support to junior staff and learners
• Coordinate care with MDT, including consultants, allied health professionals and primary care services

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2026

Interview date: 15 October 2026

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 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.

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration and significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management/leadership skills

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of area/speciality Rheumatology

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance

Desirable

• Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

Skills

Essential

• Responsibility & Accountability Contributes to be a decision maker
• Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
• Deputising for senior sister/ charge nurse/ clinical nurse specialist

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).

Job summary

Do you want to be part of the ever evolving and exciting speciality of Cancer Care? If the answer is yes to the above, then look no further and come and join the motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Team within the Cancer Business Unit.

Do you enjoy a fast paced challenging environment?

Do you want to help shape the future of the unwell cancer patient care at the Royal Derby Hospital ?

If the answer to the above is yes then this is an exciting secondment opportunity and be a part of our team in the Combined Triage Assessment Unit (CTAU)

There will be a requirement to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

We are ideally looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable post registration experience with acute and/or Oncology/Haematology experience, who will thrive in our bespoke assessment unit .

We are in search of driven, compassionate and forward thinking nurses to join our team to support the cancer patient journey when they become unwell as a result of their treatment.

You must be adaptable, able to thrive under pressure, a great team player, be able to empathise and to remain professional and positive during challenging situations.

The role entails telephone triaging, assessing, planning and implementing care to acutely unwell patients. We have a 24hr triage line where patients undergoing treatments for their cancer diagnosis can call the line for advice and assessment. For the most, our patients will attend CTAU for a period of a few hours then are discharged home with a plan, some patients will be admitted directly to one of our cancer wards.

CTAU is open 7 days a week currently 7:30 am- 8 pm week days and 8am - 6pm weekends and BH (weekend and BH hours may change to make the week days in the future).

Winter hours are staggered and extended from 08.30 am - 9pm due to higher activity.

Closing date of applications: 23 September 2026

Interview date: 5 October 2026

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 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.

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

• NMC registration

Desirable

• Student Nurse Assessor/Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of acute experience
• Evidence of working under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of the clinical area/speciality

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Cannulation/ Venepuncture trained
• Oncology/Haematology experience

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Endoscopy Staff Nurse to join our Busy Endoscopy Team!

Are you a Registered Nurse with experience within the Endoscopy Department?

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse in Endoscopy, applicants must hold an active NMC registration and have the essential knowledge, skills, and experience required to practise safely within an Endoscopy environment.

If so MWL are recruiting with interviews taking place onSaturday 3rd October2026!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified Registered Nurses to join our Endoscopy team on the band 5 at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be assigned to work in the Endoscopy Unit and in an Endoscopy Treatment unit this is on a Rotational basis between St Helens and Whiston Hospitals.

The Endoscopy unit requires the post holder to work shifts on a 7-day working week, the shift patterns are 8-4, 8.30-16.30, 10-6 and 12.30-20.30 these can be subject to change to ensure they maintain the service needs

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals with a flexible approach to working who are able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to a quality patient focused service.

Interview date: Saturday 3rd October 2026.

Please note that it is a requirement of the application process that candidates are required to attend Whiston Hospital in-person for their interview as part of the recruitment event.

Main duties of the job

• To participate effectively in the formulation and implementation of client individualised care
• To be able to participate in the Undertaking of Research, Outreach and Clinical audits as directed by the Unit manager to ensure maintaining and improving the delivery of Service to the clients attending for procedures.
• To promote a concise and effective Communication with the service users/clients and ward nurses and staff within the hospital as per Trust and Unit policies.
• To ensure that all equipment in the Endoscopy Unit is maintained safe and functional working order.
• To be able to contribute efficiently in the setting and implementation of effective patient care and standard of monitoring system in the Endoscopy Unit

"Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements."

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications and relationship skills

• Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
• Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
• Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
• Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
• Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.

Clinical Skills

• To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
• To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
• Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
• To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
• In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
• To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
• To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
• Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.
• Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

Use of Resources

• To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
• Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.
• Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period.
• To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework.

Team Development

• To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery.
• To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
• To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self
• Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
• To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.

Research and Audit

• To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
• To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
• To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.

Personal Development

• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individual personal performance planning and development review.
• To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
• Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
• Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
• Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

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).

Job summary

Health Care Assistant -Band 3 - Paediatric Ward

Full time 37.5 hours

Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover until November 2027)

We have an exciting new opportunity within our Paediatric Ward , for a talented, highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to our patient experience. We are looking for a caring and committed individual who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within this challenging and rewarding environment.

Experience of working with children preferred but not essential.

The ability to deal supportively with babies, children and young people, along with their families, is essential. Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-professional team are critical to the success of the role.Previous experience of working within an acute hospital setting is essential along with current experience in an acute setting. You should have also completed NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent level study.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

Staff are expected to be flexible with their availability as there is a 12-hour rotational shift pattern in place with internal rotation between day and night duty.

Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person centred care to children and their families.Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where required

Record patient information in accordance with local and trust policiesUndertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner

Staff are expected to be flexible with their availability as there is a 12-hour rotational shift pattern in place with internal rotation between day and night duty.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8278712

Job locations

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 17th September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 12th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Advertising date: 17th September 2026 Closing date: 29th September 2026 Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026 Proposed Interview date: W/C 12th October 2026 Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.
• Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Health & Social care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level1)
• Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
• Experience of working in a team

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Person Specification Other Essential Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care. Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks. Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department. Potential blood or body fluids exposure Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 Health & Social care or equivalent Care Certificate (equivalent to level1) Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role Knowledge of personal care and related procedures Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare Experience of working in a team Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats Good interpersonal skills Able to work within a team Experience of supporting junior staff and learners Able to accept direction and guidance Aware of own limitations Flexible in working hours Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change Reliable and professional Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations Inclusive and non-judgmental Punctual, motivated and committed Effective role model demonstrating Trust values Basic IT skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an organised and proactive professional who enjoys bringing people together and supporting on projects? Join our Armed Forces programme team and play a vital role in supporting work that helps shape the future workforce and improve outcomes for Armed Forces communities.

Main duties of the job

• Support engagement and networking activities.
• Work as part of the team to help with the administration and organisation of the programme, maintaining effective administrative systems, answering queries, and supporting the maintenance of webpage content.
• Prepare and coordinate high-quality event materials, including agendas, presentations, training resources and joining instructions.
• Communicate with delegates, clients, speakers and venues, and respond to event enquiries.
• Provide event logistics support, take notes and minutes, and manage event surveys to gather feedback and support programme reporting.
• Maintain and update programme and training materials to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency.

About us

The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as general contact for programme related queries, offering advice to all healthcare organisations ensuring queries are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Respond directly to straightforward enquiries and provide first draft responses to more complex questions.
• Manage the programmes social media accounts and work with the team to draft and send quarterly newsletters and ad-hoc email updates.
• Maintain records of contacts and activities to ensure all details are accurate and up to date in order to effectively report on the programmes impact.
• Provide the programme team with relevant data for quarterly reports and programme evaluation.
• Provide assistance in administration of meetings and larger events including taking formal and detailed minutes, agenda preparation, coordinating supporting documentation, arranging appropriate venue and hospitality needs [travel bookings etc].
• As required, work with the events team to ensure relevant groups are provided with agendas, supporting documentation, minutes and venue details in good time.
• Set up any administrative systems for the programme which will assist the programme team in providing a high-quality service.
• Make amendments to web pages by revising or uploading new website content.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. Experience of providing administrative support to an individual or team.
• 2. Competent use of MS Office (or similar) Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• 3. Good verbal and written communication skills
• 4. Ability to work independently
• 5. Ability to research, analyse and summarise information
• 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and external bodies
• 7. Excellent organisational skills, working to tight timescales.
• 8. Experience of supporting the administration or coordination of meetings, events or workshops.

Desirable

• 1. Excellent report writing and problem-solving skills
• 2. Experience of using and managing social media accounts.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced, motivated and inspirational leader to join our team of supportive and dedicated Nursing, Midwifery and Medical staff as we strive to further enhance the outstanding 5-star patient care provided by all.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the seniorteam in quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of National recommendations alongside co-ordinating internal and external reporting requirements in relation to risk management and Governance.

They will work alongside the Deputy Divisional Director of Nursingin ensuring an effective, robust and safe service with a commitment to achieving excellence in clinical care. They will provide professional leadership and management responsibility with direct line management responsibility of the Quality and Safety team and specialist nurses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing the paediatric, neonatal and gynaecology services with expert knowledge and advice on all Quality and Assurance requirements based on relevant legislation, national and local agreements. They will support service modernisation; workforce planning and play a vital role in the response and delivery of key paediatric, neonatal and gynaecology drivers and National recommendations.

Please note the job description and person specification is under AfC review.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

• Provide effective clinical and professional leadership acting as a role model for all staff within the women's and children's division.
• Line manager responsibility for the quality and safety team and for the team in the post holder's portfolio.
• Develop and support mechanisms to guide and empower staff in developing and strengthening leadership skills and meeting the responsibilities of their role.
• Actively work to support and empower all staff to develop and utilise clinical leadership, audit and risk reporting skills, ensuring they are supported in appropriate levels of authority to undertake their role effectively in an accountable manner.
• Ensure effective communication systems, written, verbal and the use of Information Technology is embedded in the maternity service.
• Liaise with all support services and departments to ensure they and the organisational cultures are meeting the needs of women and their families in the clinical areas. Facilitate and negotiate change and new ways of working where necessary to support new care delivery process within the directorate.
• In conjunction with the Divisional Deputy Director of Nursing develop a prioritised action plan for the implementation of identified safety standards, building on current skills, expertise and practice within the department

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 16th September 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 9th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registrant
• Evidence of post registration education
• Degree in Nursing
• Management/Leadership qualification

Desirable

• Masters qualification or evidence of working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• An in-depth understanding of all aspects of evidence-based practice
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of governance processes within women and childrensservices
• Able to demonstrate significant personal involvement in change management
• An understanding of confidentiality issues.
• Relevant recent experience encompassing a wide range of experience.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing new systems
• Experience of staff management and support
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the National vision for women and childrens services and the wider health service
• Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience of conflict management
• Ability to design and develop support programmes and engagement plans, evaluation and monitoring of plans
• Evidence of guideline, research and audit experience
• Experience and knowledge of the NHSR processes

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner.
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and IT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage and build effective relationships
• Ability to present to large groups of people
• Evidence of excellent report writing skills
• Experience of teaching / facilitating learning in a variety of settings
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Proven ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate, support and gain the respect of other health care professionals
• Able to apply action learning and other methods to facilitate staff development
• Able to work within a given resource and demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources

Other

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative
• Ability to support reflective practice
• Ability to work flexibly and manage completing priorities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

We are looking for an individual with broad adult nurse experience as a Registered Nurse, a positive outlook and a passion for driving services forward. Experience within Outpatient/inpatients Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and across inpatient/outpatient/ community setting is preferred, but anyone who can demonstrate a high standard of general adult nursing may apply.

We will provide all speciality relevant training. Substantial post qualification experience in nursing, with evidence of management skills gained through theoretical knowledge or experience. Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Peripheral venous Cannulation / venepuncture skills/ CVAD Competencies. Clinical decision-making skills.

An understanding of the role of an OPAT nurse, in relation to the current health care environment. Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the delivery of OPAT Experience in teaching & educating others as this is a key element of the role an understanding including knowledge of the 5 OPAT delivery methods, including outreach and visiting patients in the community setting. Experience and involvement of service expansion including cross site working at all UHDB sites.

Must hold current UK driving License and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

Takes the lead for implementing some policies/procedures and suggesting changes to practice/ procedures where necessary.

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources.

Takes personal responsibility for effective management of resources and safe use of equipment.

Ensures maintenance of equipment is an authorised signatory for the purchase of equipment.

Responsibilities for human resources Day to day management of the clinical area.

Undertakes some appraisals and identifies staff development needs.

Participates in the recruitment of staff. Initial stages of the management of HR policies.

Acts as a mentor/preceptor / clinical supervisor to members of staff.

Responsibilities for information services

Accurately maintains patient/staff records, records own data. Responsibilities for research & development Participates in audits and research within own clinical area.

Uses the results of research to inform own clinical practice.

Freedom to act Works within Professional codes of practice.

Work is managed rather than supervised.

Physical effort Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties

Closing date of applications: 30 September 2026

Interview date: 14 October 2026

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 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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4310

Job locations

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Contributes to be a decision maker
• Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
• Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
• Supports safe/ safer staffing
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• Deputising for Team Lead/ OPAT nurse/ clinical nurse specialist

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration & revalidation Requirements. Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or Experience.
• Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of the clinical area / OPAT speciality
• Evidence of teaching/ nurturing

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, Public and staff.
• Understands and overcomes barriers to Communication and acceptance

Desirable

• Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Other requirements

Essential

• Contributes to change
• CVAD essential to role as the majority of the work will involve Intravenous medications and accessing Mid/PICC lines.

Desirable

• Contributes to standardisation

Skills

Essential

• Provide supervision of the delivery of care responding to changing clinical situations, whilst providing the necessary advice and support to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Act as a role model at all times ensuring that all team members and others visiting the area give high priority to policies and procedures relating to infection control in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone.

Person Specification Skills and Ability Essential Contributes to be a decision maker Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising Supports safe/ safer staffing Driving Licence Desirable Deputising for Team Lead/ OPAT nurse/ clinical nurse specialist Qualifications Essential NMC registration & revalidation Requirements. Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or Experience. Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Desirable Specific knowledge of the clinical area / OPAT speciality Evidence of teaching/ nurturing Communications and interpersonal skills Essential Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, Public and staff. Understands and overcomes barriers to Communication and acceptance Desirable Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills Values and Behaviours Essential Evidence of commitment to Trust values and behaviours Other requirements Essential Contributes to change CVAD essential to role as the majority of the work will involve Intravenous medications and accessing Mid/PICC lines. Desirable Contributes to standardisation Skills Essential Provide supervision of the delivery of care responding to changing clinical situations, whilst providing the necessary advice and support to maintain high standards of patient care. Act as a role model at all times ensuring that all team members and others visiting the area give high priority to policies and procedures relating to infection control in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone.

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

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

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

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 role on Ward 205 within Trauma and Orthopaedics.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our management team, who possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, and promotes excellent quality of care, whilst supporting junior staff on the ward to do the same. The role will entail working weekends, bank holidays and nights to provide unit bleep cover.

The ideal applicant will have demonstrable experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics and ideally have experience working with hip fracture and dementia patients and complex discharge planning.

The successful applicant will show evidence of service improvement or innovation

You will have the full support of the management team and your peers, enabling you to succeed in this role.

Main duties of the job

The majority of your role will be clinical, and you will be a clinical lead on the ward supporting and mentoring junior members of the team with your experience and knowledge.

The job will also entail all aspects of people/staff management, for example, ensuring staff wellbeing, completing appraisals, dealing with conflict and more.

You will be expected to complete, audits, rosters, reports, attend meetings and liaise with all members of the MDT as well as many other tasks.

Closing date of applications: 30 September 2026

Interview date: 13 October 2026

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, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
• We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
• An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
• We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
• We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Registered Nurse

Essential

• NMC Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of mentoring students
• Evidence of teaching/training colleagues

post registration experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience
• Demonstrable experience within an acute hospitable setting

Desirable

• Evidence of continued learning post registration
• Evidence of leadership qualities and/or training

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience within orthopaedics

Desirable

• Experienced in hip fracture care
• Experienced in dementia care

knowledge of ward management

Essential

• Knowledge of ward and people management
• Knowledge of working with hip fracture and dementia patients

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking appraisals/audits
• Evidence of making/supporting change

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).

Job summary

Would you like the challenge of working in a busy forward thinking Outpatients department, The Outpatient's department at Queens Hospital supports a wide range of specialities including Gynaecology, ENT, General Surgery and all types of Medical clinics.

We offer the opportunity to participate in all the clinic specialities and encourage staff to learn new skills. The clinics themselves offer many different interventions and procedures and the department has a complete colposcopy suite which runs procedure clinics daily.

We need a candidate who is willing to learn and keen to develop their career in an outpatients setting and in return the successful candidate would be supported in their career development in each area of the specialities we facilitate and would also have the opportunity to participate in our interventional clinics

Main duties of the job

This role would ideally suit a Staff Nurse who can support a range of clinical specialties, contributing to the delivery of an effective, efficient and responsive outpatient service.

You will have excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude which will assist you in managing numerous issues pertaining to patients, their safe and efficient journey through the department as well as liaising with Multi-disciplinary Teams.

You must be committed to delivering high quality of care and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to prioritise your workload and liaise confidently with staff from all disciplines is essential.

You should have evidence of relevant ongoing professional development and possess or be willing to work towards an appropriate degree.

Closing date of applications: 28 September 2026

Interview date: 12 October 2026

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, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
• We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
• An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
• We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
• We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-BUR-4294-A

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leading a team / leadership skill gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
• Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff

Desirable

• Knowledge of the clinical area / speciality

Skills

Essential

• Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action

Desirable

• Understands safe/ safer staffing

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Desirable Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience Experience Essential Evidence of leading a team / leadership skill gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff Desirable Knowledge of the clinical area / speciality Skills Essential Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Desirable Understands safe/ safer staffing

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

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

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

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Full Time - Permanent Post

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Practitioners to join our Southport & Ormskirk Theatre teams.

If you are keen to add to your existing theatre knowledge and are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the Operating Theatre environment, then this is the opportunity for you.

The department provides a 24-hour emergency cover, therefore, there will be shift work, weekends, and on call commitment will be required.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

• To support the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals' performance is reviewed.
• To support the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
• To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Team Leader managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
• To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 15th September 2026

Closing date: 22nd September 2026

Shortlisting date: 23rd September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

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).

Job summary

Are you a Registered Nurse who is looking to make a difference in a new team or seeking a new challenge to help support patients in the community?

If so, this opportunity is for you!

We are looking to recruit full or part time registered nurses to work within the Community Nursing Teams based in Long Eaton in South Erewash

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers, as voted by its own staff.

Please apply to join our team today!

Main duties of the job

To manage referrals into our service and provide evidence-based care to support patients in their own home.

This great opportunity includes working alongside general practice, our rapid response team and our community therapy team.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, promoting self care wherever possible in an efficient and clinically effective way, whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.

To provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the Senior Community Nurses and District Nurses in the management of the health care environment.

Please refer to job description for all relevant duties for this job

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON 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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of recent relevant training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in the community
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice

Desirable

• Long Term Conditions

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across Derbyshire County visiting patients' homes and across the county to access meetings and training.
• Able to work weekend and bank holidays

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

This is an opportunity for a Band 6 role on ward 203/Royal Derby Spinal Centre within Trauma and Orthopaedics.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our management team, who possess excellent communication and leadership skills, and promote excellent quality of care, whilst supporting junior staff on the ward to do the same. The role will entail working weekends, bank holidays and nights to provide unit bleep cover.

The ideal applicant will have demonstrable years of experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics and ideally have experience working with acutely unwell patients and complex discharge planning.

The successful applicant will show evidence of service improvement or innovation

You will have the full support of the management team and your peers, enabling you to succeed in this role.

Main duties of the job

The majority of your role will be clinical, and you will be a clinical lead on the ward supporting and mentoring junior members of the team with your experience and knowledge.

The job will also entail all aspects of people/staff management, for example, ensuring staff wellbeing, completing appraisals, dealing with conflict and more.

You will be expected to complete, audits, rosters, reports, attend meetings and liaise with all members of the MDT as well as many other tasks.

Closing date of applications: 23 September 2026

Proposed Interview date: 07 October 2026

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, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
• We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
• An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
• We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
• We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata / pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-SURG-1476

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Registered Nurse

Essential

• NMC Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching/training colleagues

Post registration experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience
• Demonstrable experience within an acute hospitable setting

Desirable

• Evidence of continued learning post registration
• Evidence of leadership qualities and/or training

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience within orthopaedics
• Demonstrable experience within care of Trauma Spines
• Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff

Desirable

• Experienced in trauma admissions
• Experienced in care of complex patients

knowledge of ward management

Essential

• Knowledge of ward and people management
• Knowledge of working with hip fracture and dementia patients

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking appraisals/audits
• Evidence of making/supporting change

Person Specification Registered Nurse Essential NMC Qualification Desirable Evidence of teaching/training colleagues Post registration experience Essential Demonstrable post registration experience Demonstrable experience within an acute hospitable setting Desirable Evidence of continued learning post registration Evidence of leadership qualities and/or training Experience Essential Demonstrable experience within orthopaedics Demonstrable experience within care of Trauma Spines Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Desirable Experienced in trauma admissions Experienced in care of complex patients knowledge of ward management Essential Knowledge of ward and people management Knowledge of working with hip fracture and dementia patients Desirable Evidence of undertaking appraisals/audits Evidence of making/supporting change

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

United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MRI Radiographer to support the MRI service at UHDB. We operate 11 MRI scanners; 9 x1.5T, a 3T and a 0.4T, undertaking a wide range of complex and non complex diagnostic examinations including cardiac MRI.

The post holder will join our large and friendly team, and quickly become an integral part of our service. We operate 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, with an on call service at Royal Derby Hospital.

You will have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and have current registration with the Health and Professions Council (HCPC).

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high quality and efficient MRI service for the Trust .

• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing an excellent diagnostic service.

• We expect the post holder to already possess excellent MRI and patient care skills.

• Practice safely using the MHRA guidelines and department safety policies as guidelines

• To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Program, risk management and risk assessments.

• To identify and actively promote best practice.

• To provide staff and student training, to include CPD presentations as part of the radiographerseducation programme and to external bodies.

• The successful candidate will be expected to work across all UHDB sites depending on service needs.

Closing date of applications: 21 September 2026

Interview date: 5 October 2026

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, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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.

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

• BSc Hons or Equivalent

Desirable

• PG Cert in specialist area

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered

Experience

Essential

• Previous cross sectional imaging practice

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD/conferences attended

Communication skills

Essential

• To respond appropriately to patient and carer needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding, eg. terminally ill patients
• To have a caring attitude towards patients and staff
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide variety of patient groups

Skills

Essential

• To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results
• Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specialist MRI equipment
• Provide appropriate specialist radiographic service

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).

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our growing Diabetes Team to work on our Diabetic ward (Ward 216) and in our Diabetic Foot clinic. Based at Royal Derby Hospital you will work within the diabetes team supporting our multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised, holistic care in a safe and caring environment. This will be within the Diabetic foot clinic and the diabetic ward. You will be expected to work as part of our 27 bedded inpatient ward and have all the responsibilities of a general adult nurse within our medicine division and also be part of our diabetic foot clinic team. Collaborating and sharing information within the Diabetes team, UHDB team and where necessary with our Community Partners. We will offer a thorough induction package where the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulations and wound care. We require a candidate that is organised, resilient and adaptable. We expect to see excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Above all else we require quality patient care to be your priority at all times. Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application.

Main duties of the job

The job role requires assessment of patient's, initiating treatment plan, managing deteriorating patient's and assisting with patient flow through completing timely discharges and transfers to ward areas.

Ward 216 can be a fast paced but exhilarating and highly rewarding place to work. We are dedicated in the promotion of staff well-being and there is always lots of support available from the senior nursing team. In consultation with the MDT prioritise, implement and evaluate patient care, in accordance with Trust polices, procedures, protocols and guidelines Undertake a range of extended clinical procedures relevant to the clinical area, in support of registered nurses and to ensure the implementation of individualised care plans. E.g. wound care and management, dressings and treating diabetic wound and general ward work. Communicate effectively by giving, receiving and interpreting information so that appropriate action can be taken within the boundary of the role. Work in partnership with all members of the interdisciplinary team both internal and external to the Trust to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Reflect on own practice to identify future personal developments. Where appropriate provide information to assist others in their personal development.

Closing date of applications: 16 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

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 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.

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of leading a team / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
• Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff

Skills and ability

Essential

• Contributes to decision making. Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action

Desirable

• Understands safe/ safer staffing

Communcation

Essential

• Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 NIV Nurse on Ward 2C. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2C at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute setting and have experience in looking after patients who require Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

Ward 2C is a 37 bedded Respiratory ward, which includes a six bedded NIV unit. The ward care for patients with acute respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Lung fibrosis and TB including patients stepping down from ICU/HDU We are dedicated to providing high quality patient care supported by staff education and development. Our multi-disciplinary team embraces the very latest innovations and technology to care for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions including acute NIV and CPAP. There are eight Consultants, and the ward has implemented seven day working.

We are looking for a Band 6 NIV Nurse who will bring experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to the existing team. Having a positive approach to supporting and developing your team will be crucial to maintaining the consistently high standard of care that our patients and their families require

Main duties of the job

We would like to hear from you if you have a special interest in Respiratory and want to lead the way in the continued development of a high standard of care in an acute setting

There are strong links with both respiratory nurse specialists and community staff, and we work closely with all members of our MDT to provide quality care and treatment for our patients.

The NIV Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

• Prior experience of working in an acute setting is essential
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
• Clinical leadership
• Use of expanded nursing role
• Ongoing professional development
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting
• A genuine desire to improve patient care
• Keen interest in NIV Nursing
• The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification are subject to AfC approval.

Please see attached for main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration
• Nursing Diploma, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study/development
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification/training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
• Substantial years post registration experience
• Substantial years Acute Nursing experience
• Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care

Desirable

• Facilitated staff professional development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Leadership skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to working pattern

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity to cover 18 months secondment opportunity within a well established Community COPD service in St Helens delivered by experienced Specialist nursing team , the recruitment process will also consider an internal opportunity to candidates from within our trust for a secondment opportunity with the support of your manager and matron.

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluating evidence-based care for respiratory patients within a community setting.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of an integrated community COPD nurse specialist working across primary and secondary care to prevent hospital admission and reduce length of stay for patient with an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) and a St Helens GP. The team also support the delivery of oxygen clinics and warm Home for lungs..

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To assist the Team Leader to meet the commissioned targets whilst ensuring optimum care for patient.
• Assessing and managing patients within the hospital to provide early supported/ supported discharge.
• To visit new patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD by a nurse trained in ARTP qualification in interpretation of Spirometry to introduce them to the service, provide education and optimise treatment with support from the band 7 specialist nurse.
• If diagnosis is unclear this must be passed to the specialist nurse to assess and review
• Providing a full problem orientated medical assessment to provide follow up visits for patients with a treatment plan experiencing a worsening of symptoms with a diagnosis of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), liaising with the Band 7 COPD nurse Specialist for support and changes to the treatment plan.
• Developing skill to prescribe appropriately with competencies as a non-medical prescriber to optimise patient treatment as per national and local guidelines.
• Provide education to your patient regarding their disease to assist them to develop self-management skills at home, to prevent hospital admission, in line with national and local guidelines.
• Perform assessments of patient nursing and social needs in line with service policies. Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care delivery according to changing health care needs.
• Make clinical decisions to prevent hospital admissions at home and recognising Chronic and acute oxygen needs to maintain patient safety.
• Support hypoxic patient at home who refuse hospital admission, communicating with the GP and monitors signs of deterioration; encouraging hospital admission to always maintain patient safety and supported by the band 7 specialist nurse.
• Identify appropriate resources for individual patient needs, referring to appropriate service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and any further deterioration.
• Identify patient who are at risk of admission and monitor patient at home to reduce 30-day readmissions.
• Support the trust advancing quality and CQUIN targets.
• Identify patient suitable for early supported discharge and facilitate discharges at home adhering to service inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and/or treatment of respiratory care and obtain MSc certificate in Clinical examination and diagnostics.
• Form (HOOF) across primary and secondary care for long term oxygen therapy (LTOT)
• Ambulatory oxygen therapy (AOT) and short burst oxygen therapy (SBOT) oxygen therapy.
• Providing support and the delivery of palliative care oxygen prescribing across primary care
• Adhere to trust and service policies and standard operating procedures.
• Impart specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives across primary and secondary care.
• Use the expertise and knowledge of professional colleagues acknowledging the boundaries of different roles.
• Establish and maintain continuing relationships with patients, carers and relatives which are essential to providing effective long-term care.
• Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals across health and social services.
• Develop qualifications as an advanced practitioner working towards
• Nurse practitioner qualification
• Develop skills in the interpretation of spirometry and pulmonary function tests to ATRP standards.
• Identify pathology testing needs for individual patients, obtain samples, interpret results, and ensure appropriate follow up.
• Obtain qualifications in mentorship and provide support to student who are on short placements within the service.
• Support the service manager in the day-to-day delivery of the service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Professional Registration
• To be aware and adhere to NMC guidelines for the Administration of Medicines Act 1992 and misuse of Drugs Act 1991.
• Adhere to lone working policy.
• To work within trust guidelines and national guidance education, use and distribution of drugs under patient group directives within the service, attending education and use of patient group directives.
• Attend national training programme to obtain qualifications and practice as a non-medic prescriber, adhering to national and local policies.
• To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
• To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
• To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
• To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
• All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients, and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, gender, or employment status.
• Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a No Smoking Policy and smoking is not permitted in Trust buildings or vehicles.
• To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
• The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The tasks and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trusts continued organisational development.
• The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site. Any such variation will be agreed in advance between the post holder and their manager as part of thecontinuing process of management review and development.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSABILTITIES

• To support the delivery of a rapid response team
• Ensure appropriate affective service delivery.
• Ensure all rapid response referrals are dealt with within two hours.
• Ensure all oxygen appointments are reviewed within 10 days of referral.
• Ensure that all rapid response activity is recorded accurately to support accurate reporting to CCG.
• Maintain, clear, concise. Legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy and The Standard for Recording Keeping (NMC April 1993)
• Ensure that all standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain an accurate service database and filing systems.
• Ensure that all KPI are adhered to.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSABILITIES

• To act as a resource, providing education and training across primary and secondary care regarding the administration & delivery of oxygen and management of COPD
• To raise awareness of respiratory issues by teaching and providing education across the organisation.
• Provide education and development for others within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• To facilitate and appropriate learning/practice environment for students across primary and secondary care, facilities education on the role of the COPD nurse within local universities.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective skills to ensure own professional development in line with PREP.
• Attend annual appraisal to identify and agree training and development needs as part of a Personal Development Plan.
• Attend all statutory/mandatory training sessions, identifying when training is required and discussing with line manager

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, across all aspect of the role within primary and secondary care and the delivery of oxygen clinics.
• Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and initiate changes.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.
• To support the development and role of assistant practitioner and junior staff across the services
• Facilitate Assistant practitioner line management and appraisal management under the supervision of the team leader.
• To identify and allocate assistant practitioners and junior staff works load each shift.
• Participate fully in Clinical Supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met and especially in relation to on-going care and informed discharge with self-management skills.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.
• Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and initiate change.
• Support the Service Manager/ Team Leader to evaluate and improve service provision.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.
• Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.
• Ensure effective delivery of multi-disciplinary weekly team meetings.
• Coordinate with the Trust Practice education facilitator (PEF) to ensure delivery of appropriate student mentorship

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through benchmarking/audit/research.
• Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement.
• Maintain, clear, concise. Legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy and The Standard for Recording Keeping (NMC April 1993)
• Participate fully in Clinical Supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration on Part 1 of the Register
• Speciality Related Course (ENB)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Currently pursuing further higher qualification to Diploma or Degree level

Desirable

• IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience post registration
• Evidence of working with speciality (Respiratory) specific patients
• Evidence of teaching skills up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care

Skills

Essential

• Time management and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel by own vehicle / access to assisted driver
• A strong commitment to openness, honest and inclusiveness
• Creative lateral thinker
• Sensitivity based on knowledge

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).