Job summary An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team on Darwin Wards team at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital. This is a permanent band 6 role and the post offers full time or part time hours. Leadership experience is an an advantage and clinical management of staff and rosters. Main duties of the job The world's population is ageing and we are all familiar with the challenges of meeting the needs of the growing number of older people here at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and we all work tirelessly to ensure the right care and support services are in place when older people need them. It's important to celebrate longevity and it is equally vital that longevity is coupled with an excellent quality of life and a sense of personal and social well being. Thus, our vision for our patients is they should live long and healthy lives, enjoying an active, fulfilling and independent existence- in which the ageing process becomes a positive rather than a negative experience. Requirements: NMC Registered Nurse You will have evidence of relevant on-going professional development Leadership skills Able to assess risks and take appropriate action to manage identified risks Able to work as part of a team, and take responsibility and management of the area. Closing date of applications: 9 February 2025 Interview date: 21 February 2025 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 4 th 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-MED-1536 Job locations Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Trent valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EF 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 sponsorshipImpacts 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. 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 sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Desirable Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience Experience Essential Evidence of management / leadership skills Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Able to assesses associated risks and take appropriate action Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff. Desirable Specific knowledge of the clinical area Is currently deputising for senior sister / charge nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Desirable Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience Experience Essential Evidence of management / leadership skills Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Able to assesses associated risks and take appropriate action Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff. Desirable Specific knowledge of the clinical area Is currently deputising for senior sister / charge nurse 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 Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Trent valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EF Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)