Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 8d
- Contract
- 6 months (Secondment/Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 320-SNR-0244
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £94,356 - £108,814 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Divisional Nurse Director
Band 8d
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
Care Leaver Guaranteed Interview Scheme
The Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Care Leavers Covenant and is committed to supporting care-experienced people into employment.
Applicants who identify as a care leaver and who meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this within your application.
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 six month secondment to the role of Divisional Nurse Director with the Medicine Division at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.
Working within a triumvirate, you will be responsible for the management of all non-medical clinical posts and the safety, quality, experience and effectiveness of all clinical services across a large multi-site division.
You will need to set, monitor, implement and maintain the highest standards of practice and patient care through a range of continuous quality improvement activities to further transform our pathways of care for patients, using improvement methodology, creating a climate where excellence in practice flourishes and where individuals are respected, valued, nurtured, developed and empowered for their role and contribution.
You will be experienced and competent at managing services across multiple sites, leading highly specialised people and empowering teams to deliver excellent patient outcomes, while continuing to develop a culture of respect and compassion in a supportive environment.
You will understand and role model how to drive performance, professional standards and improve clinical services. We are looking for a clinical leader who is emotionally intelligent who can get things done through inspiring, empowering, and influencing teams. Significant recent experience of an acute environment with proven management and leadership skills is essential
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to hold a portfolio of trust-wide projects, aligned to your professional registration and deputise as requested for the Chief Nurse and Directors of Nursing.
Clinical Leadership: Provide strong, visible leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Oversee management of all non-medical clinical posts and ensure effective governance and safety across clinical services
Strategic Direction: Shape the medicine division's strategic vision collaborating with Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and clinical needs.
Staffing & Workforce Planning: Lead recruitment, retention and skill mix reviews, ensuring safe staffing levels and fostering a supportive environment for professional development and continuous improvement. Manage the divisional budget alongside the divisional leadership team
Patient Experience, Insight & Engagement: Ensure patient voices inform improvement efforts and that services are safe, effective, and consistently high in quality
Continuous Improvement: Develop a culture of ongoing improvement, utilising data and technology to address health inequities, improve outcomes, and incorporate innovative practices
Collaboration & system working: Work with other divisions, executive teams, trust wide services and external partners.
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Interview date: 26 August 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
Working closely with the Executive Chief Nurse, Directors of Nursing for Operations and Professional Standards, Divisional Medical Director and the Divisional Director the post holder is accountable for providing a high level of professional, operational and transformational leadership across the Division and wider Trust. The post holder will have operational accountability for the Divisions nursing workforce.
As a highly experienced and credible senior nurse, the post holder will be responsible for driving excellent professional standards and leading improvements to deliver true “Compassion and Dignity” in care.
They will provide professional nursing expertise and advice on operational and strategic management issues regarding quality and governance for the Business units, Division and across the Trust.
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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
- Registered Nurse
- Extensive evidence of CPD to a high standard.
- Master’s degree or working towards
- Post graduate leadership qualification or relevant experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working at senior leadership level in an acute hospital environment.
- Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a pressured environment against challenging deadlines.
- Proven track record of managing risks and providing mitigations and actions to reduce risk
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working at Divisional level.
- Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers understanding the political environment.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Proven professional and personal leadership skills with an emphasis on negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution.
- Highly developed performance improvement skills with a strong focus on developing and sustaining excellence in the planning and delivery of patient care.
- Proven track record of holding staff to account
- Highly developed communication, inter-personal and presentation skills.
Desirable criteria
- Political awareness and ability to influence and work with stakeholders
- Evidence of team building skills including coaching, facilitation and mentoring.
Personal
Essential criteria
- Highly professional role model
- Commitment to own personal development and to that of others.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Proven professional and personal leadership skills with an emphasis on negotiating and influencing.
- Well-developed communication and influencing skills at all levels within the organisation.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to write complex reports and formulate policy
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and of key changes in the NHS
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
- Tony Mayer
- Job title
- Divisional Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 789033
- Additional information
Marcia Taylor | PA to Leadership Team Medicine Division
Email: [email protected]
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Centre
Training Centre, Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
- Telephone
- Recruitment: 01332 788466
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