Job summary

To ensure that University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust and their clients, Derbyshire Healthcare Services, Derbyshire Community Health Services receive a high quality cost effective service with regard to Pensions and all related issues.

A full and comprehensive transactional Service applies to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation.

Provision of a full pension service [involving manual input and calculation] to approximately 500 employees paid by ISS on behalf of University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

To liaise with all NHS employees and also external agencies such as NHSPA, HMRC. DWP, banks, building societies, solicitors and other financial institutions involved with the pensions industry.

Main duties of the job

Provide technical advice and guidance to support to Trust employee's and the employer to understand, implement and communicate changes to pension's as per NHS Pensions & Nest T&C's and guidance.

Contribute to the management of the Pensions Team, development and continuous improvement of the Trusts Pensions Service to the Trust and Clients.

Closing date of applications: 29th September 2026

Interview date: 13th October 2026

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-TWS-2239

Job locations

The Johnson Building

Locomotive Way

Derby

DE24 8JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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 AIgenerated 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Job description Job 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 AIgenerated 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrate and show Communication skills , Team Work, Relationships
• Provide and understand complex calculations and reports

Experience & Knowlege

Essential

• Significant Pensions experience NHS, Nest LGPS.
• Competent in pension skills, a working knowledge of Pension systems, understanding pensions information on payslips,
• Have previous supervisory Experience
• Have worked on Large Payroll/Pensions Systems.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS Pensions Dept

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Computer skills, including experience using Excel, Word, ESR, NHS Pensions, Nest, LGPS

Desirable

• GDPR/Sensitive Information

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Planning, Organisational, Leadership, Training, Team Meeting, Setting tasks and deadlines

Person Specification Communication and Interpersonal skills Essential Demonstrate and show Communication skills , Team Work, Relationships Provide and understand complex calculations and reports Experience & Knowlege Essential Significant Pensions experience NHS, Nest LGPS. Competent in pension skills, a working knowledge of Pension systems, understanding pensions information on payslips, Have previous supervisory Experience Have worked on Large Payroll/Pensions Systems. Desirable Experience of working in a NHS Pensions Dept Skills and Ability Essential Computer skills, including experience using Excel, Word, ESR, NHS Pensions, Nest, LGPS Desirable GDPR/Sensitive Information Planning and Organisation Essential Planning, Organisational, Leadership, Training, Team Meeting, Setting tasks and deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Johnson Building

Locomotive Way

Derby

DE24 8JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Johnson Building

Locomotive Way

Derby

DE24 8JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)