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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday however Senior Nurse on Call rota will require weekend cover)
Job ref
320-CDCS-4198
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£66,582 - £77,368 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
24/07/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Divisional Nurse Director

Band 8b

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

This Senior Nursing role provides professional leadership for nursing staff  across the six Business Units in the Cancer, Diagnostics and Clinical Support (CDCS) Division. Working with the Senior Leadership Team the Deputy Director of Nursing (DDND) in CDCS  the post holder assists in leading on quality and governance, safe staffing and patient safety.  The DDND  supports Matrons and Senior Nurses in delivering excellent care across the range of wards and specialist services in the Division, ensuring that Trust expectations and objectives are met, providing professional advice and leadership to the nursing workforce. 

As part of the Divisional Senior Team the DDND acts as a source of professional nurse guidance contributing to the shared accountability for safe and effective delivery of care.

As the most Senior Nursing Lead in the Division this role is key to linking the delivery of  Corporate, Organisational, Divisional  priorities with nursing staff objectives and service improvements across the Division, working with other senior leaders, within and across Divisions, and the wider clinical and non-clinical workforce to achieve the Trust priorities.

Main duties of the job

Support and deputise when required for the Director of AHPs and Healthcare Scientists (DAHP) in day to day activity, to provide a high level of professional, operational and practice improvement leadership across the Division and wider Trust.

Assist in operational accountability for the Divisions nursing workforce as well as setting and delivering strategic direction for the Divisional Nursing Teams.

Provide professional nursing expertise and help in advising on operational management issues regarding safety, quality and governance for the Business Units, Division and across the Trust

Contribute to the corporate nursing resource and assist the DAHP in holding a portfolio of responsibility to be managed Trust wide reporting to the Executive Chief Nurse.

Establish and maintain effective communication links with the Corporate Nursing team, when required provide briefings on current issues as they impact on patient care/nursing.

Closing date of applications: 7 July 2026
Interview date: 24 July 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.

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 Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

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

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Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Degree level qualification in nursing or equivalent
  • Acute Hospital Experience
  • Experience of Quality Improvement methodology
Desirable criteria
  • post graduate training (other than Masters)
  • Masters degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in senior nurse role
  • Experience of leading different teams
  • Experience of leading on quality improvement
  • Experience of report writing for trust meetings

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to analyse data and recognise themes to identify areas for improvement
  • Skilled in modifying communication to a range of recipients/audiences
  • Organised, able to plan effectively
  • Able to adapt and be responsive to situations
  • Understands budgets and budget management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Grace Pearn
Job title
Director of AHPs and Healthcare Scientists
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07751925402
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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