Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 320-W&C-1025
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/05/2025
Employer heading

Registered Paediatric Nurse - Paediatric High Dependency Unit
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 13,000 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 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 opportunity has arisen for a Registered Children's Nurse in the Paediatric High Dependency Unit at University Hospitals Derby and Burton, to work alongside the Nursing and Medical team to deliver care to sick children and young people.
We are a four bedded high dependency unit that cares for level 1 & 2 patients at the Royal Derby Hospital. We provide care for children and young people aged 0 -16 years with acute medical and surgical conditions, as well as providing care for children and young people with complex medical needs.
If you are dedicated to making a difference within the acute care setting for children and young people, then this is the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
The role includes working with children and young people who are receiving level 1 & 2 level of care as per the PCC Society Standards, supporting families within stressful situations and working with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must hold RSCN or RN Child Branch qualification. Children's nursing students due to complete their studies within 3 months will be considered.
You will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care. Including, but not limited to, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic and individualised care needs. This will be in line with Local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
Closing date: 14 May 2025
Interview date: 28 May 2025
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
- On-going support from recruitment 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
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Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge training and experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of teaching / nurturing
- Has previous HDU experience
- Nurse in charge experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable communication skills
- Relays sensitive information to patients, public and staff
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of mentoring students and staff
- Influencing and negotiation skills
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise work
- Can escalate risk / complete datix
- Contributes to decision making
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of risk register
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration (RCN / RSCN)
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Demi Oldham
- Job title
- Senior Sister / Clinical Lead PHDU
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 787836
- Additional information
Available: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
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