Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department - Acute Medicine
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 320-MED-1786-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 20/04/2026
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Band 5
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.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for compassionate, motivated Registered Nurses to join our Adult Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Derby Hospital.
As one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country, we care for around 120,000 patients every year, offering a fast‑paced and highly rewarding environment where no two days are the same.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality emergency care and working collaboratively within a diverse team, we would love to hear from you.
Our department has expanded significantly due to increased demand and now includes:
- 7‑bedded Resuscitation Unit
- 13‑bay Initial Assessment Area
- 27‑bay Majors Area
- Ambulatory area with a main waiting room, 4 triage rooms and 7 assessment bays
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner area
- New Urgent Treatment Centre, seeing up to 100 patients daily
- On‑site helipad, supporting our Trauma Unit status
We thrive on teamwork, adaptability and supporting one another in our demanding but incredibly fulfilling environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse in our ED, you will:
- Care for a group of patients with the support of an experienced, multidisciplinary team
- Rotate through all areas of the department, including Majors A, Majors B, Resus, Ward 101, ambulatory, and assessment areas
- In time, undertake training in the Manchester Triage System, enabling you to work in Pitstop and Streaming
- Play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, person‑centred care to patients with a wide range of emergency presentations This role offers constant variety, rapid decision‑making and the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients during their most critical moments.
We are proud to be a supportive, learning‑focused department. Our nursing workforce is strengthened by:
- Matron leadership
- 12 Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses
- 40 Sisters/Charge Nurses
- A dedicated Clinical Educator Team
We work closely with the Universities of Derby and Nottingham and are strongly committed to helping all staff grow, develop and progress within Emergency Medicine.
If you are an enthusiastic, resilient and patient‑focused Registered Nurse who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment, we warmly welcome your application. We actively encourage individuals from under‑represented groups and those with diverse experiences to consider joining our team. Together, we deliver exceptional emergency care—every patient, every time.
Closing date of applications: 6 April 2026
Interview date: 20 April 2026
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 AI‑generated 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.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of leading a team/leadership skills
- 12 months experience in an acute setting as a registered nurse
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the Emergency Department
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Evidence of managing clinical workload
- Describe a time you managed a busy or rapidly changing clinical workload. How did you prioritise tasks, and what helped you stay organised?
Desirable criteria
- Motivates and positively influences the team
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kimberley Taylor
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 787854
- Additional information
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
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