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Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Cross site RDH / QHB)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday during office hours)
Job ref
320-W&C-1143
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton
Town
Derby / Burton
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
12/03/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Gynaecology Triage Nurse Specialist

Band 6

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 advert is for 2 x Band 6 secondments / Fixed Term posts, to work cross at both RDH and QHB. Both Band 6 posts are full time 37.5 hours Monday - Friday within office hours.

Do you aspire to make patients experience a better one? Do you have experience in Gynaecology or triage, are you looking for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with multiple skills and an appetite for delivering a first class nursing service, to join and help establish our new Gynaecology Triage Team for UHDB.

Working collaboratively with the Gynaecology Oncology CNS team, this role primarily supports the faster diagnostic pathway, providing a streamlined triage service of all 2 week wait referrals coming into gynaecology.

 If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for triaging patients referred to Gynaecology on a suspected cancer pathway, to review initial referral, scan / blood results and arrange any further tests / appointments in a timely manner. 

You will be a first point contact for patients, providing information and support, in addition to liaising with multiple teams such as GP, Consultants, MDT, Imaging Department and other Health care professionals as required.

Gynaecology nursing or triage experience is essential,  You will need to be able to work autonomously, using your clinical judgement for decision making  within the scope of practice for this position. 

The Lead Gynaecology Triage Nurse along with the Gynaecology Oncology CNS team will provide guidance and support for the successful candidate and work closely together to implement this. You will be supported in completing a Gynaecology Triage Competency Package with in house training and an agreed supernumerary period.

Closing date of applications: 3 March 2026

Date of interview: 12 March 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.

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 Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC / GMC registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post qualification experience
  • Demonstratable experience of working within gynaecology or triage role
  • Experience of working within / dealing with sensitive situations
  • I.T literate
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of audit
  • Understanding of the cancer pathway in relation to cancer wait times and national standards
  • Knowledge / understanding of gynaecological related conditions

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential criteria
  • Communicates sensitive information to patients / relative and across the wider health community
  • Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
  • Knowledge / understanding of Gynaecological related conditions
Desirable criteria
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to, negotiate, use persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

Responsibility and Accountability

Essential criteria
  • Able to assess associated risks and takes appropriate action
  • Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising as required

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sam Foster
Job title
Lead Gynaecology Oncology CNS RDH
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785925
Additional information

To discuss the QHB triage nurse post, please contact Tina Griffin [email protected]

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