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).

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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)

Job summary

Would you like to work with us?

We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our Staffa and Limes Core Community District Nursing Team, on a 12 month fixed term basis. The post could also involve working across other teams in North East Derbyshire and South Hardwick.

There has never been a more exciting time to join DCHS which is one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers, as voted by its own staff.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well established team

So please apply to join our team today!

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality nursing care to our patients in our local community to keep them safe at home, prevent hospital admission and support hospital discharge home.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way, whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.

Provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the District Nurse in the management of the health care environment.

Implement / refer on to the relevant services as appropriate.

Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams/GP surgeries and local acute trusts.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression

Job summary

We currently have a chemotherapy Band 5 nurse post available at the Queens Hospital Burton

This year, our Cancer Business Unit has undergone significant investment to support the next stage of the workforce plan. These roles are part of a number of new roles the Trust are recruiting to in order to deliver outstanding care to our cancer patients and shape the future of our Cancer Services.

Would you like to become a highly skilled Chemotherapy Nurse? With no nights or weekend working? If so, you will be on the path of career-long learning that offers great challenges, rewards and professional growth within our Combined Day Unit (CDU).

The role is responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.

Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application.

Main duties of the job

You will be a compassionate and highly motivated Nurse with a drive to support the Nursing Team to improve the Outpatient experience and be part of the ever evolving and exciting speciality of cancer care.

The Combined Day Unit has gone through significant positive change with further exciting changes to come. This is a busy unit which delivers systemic anti-cancer treatments for Haematology and Oncology patients, supportive therapies and blood product administration.

We currently have an opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our innovative and forward thinking team. If you have the drive, enthusiasm and compassion to develop your skills and knowledge, then we could be exactly what you are looking for.

Experience within either speciality is preferable but not essential, as support and guidance will be provided.

Closing date of applications: 4 October2026

Interview date: 16 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.

Job summary

Ormskirk Hospital Dermatology Department are seeking to employ a permanent band 6 Senior Dermatology Nurse.

The post is for full time 37.5 hours and will incorporate a combination of clinical and organisational duties to ensure safe and excellent care in the Dermatology Department.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to liaise with the vast Dermatology MDT, including clinical and non-clinical staff. In addition to this, the successful applicant will be required to support the Skin Cancer Specialist Nurses in the care of patients with a Cancer diagnosis, using advanced communication skills to support them in their care.

We are seeking an autonomous practitioner, with proven experience of caring for patients with Dermatology conditions and treatments such as phototherapy UVA/UVB treatments, patch testing, photodynamic therapy and treatment counselling and eczema education.

The Department hosts 2 Minor Operation Theatres. The successful applicant will take an active role in the care of patients attending clinic for these procedures, acting as the Scrub Nurse in theatre and using their clinical expertise to review patients returning with any post procedure issues.

Proven leadership skills are also essential as the Senior Dermatology Nurse is a clinical role model to junior staff and student nurses and is required to deputise for the Senior Sister in day to day line management of the team.

Main duties of the job

• The purpose of this post is to provide specialised nursing care within the Dermatology Outpatient setting.
• To provide information, advice, support, assessment, interventions and follow up for dermatology patients, including those who have extra needs including cognitive and behavioral difficulties.
• To communicate effectively and liaise across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless and effective care for dermatology patients.
• To assist and support senior nursing staff and participate in continually monitoring and improving the effectiveness of the dermatology services provided by the Trust.
• To undertake independent clinics as part of the nurse led service, including phototherapy UVA/UVB treatments, patch testing, photodynamic therapy (PDT), treatment counselling and eczema/psoriasis education.
• To provide support within the team and act as a role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcome.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Do you aspire to make patient's cancer care experience a better one?

We have a new and exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our Cancer Business Unit within our Oncology department as a Clinical Nurse Specialist supporting the patient pathways for metastatic and non metastatic cancers for Lung cancer patients.

You will be joining an established team of dynamic Lung cancer CNS's . You will be part of a team that deliver specialist nursing whilst maintaining and developing a quality service. You will act as the patient's advocate maintaining privacy and dignity, and provide advice and support to junior staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of highquality care.

This role will also provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

Main duties of the job

Substantial nursing experience in oncology nursing at band 6/7 is preferable. You will need to be flexible, reliable and patient focused. You will work closely with the consultant team in delivering patient centred care.

There is a requirement to work between both Derby and Burton sites, however theses posts are predominately RDH (Royal Derby Hospital) based.

The cancer Business Unit is proactive in developing a culture that delivers optimum care and support for our patients and relatives.

Why don't you come and see what we do.

Closing date of applications: 2 October 2026

Interview date: 15 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.

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a passion for improving outcomes for older people living with frailty? An exciting opportunity to join our expanding Virtual Ward service, supporting patients to transition safely from acute hospital care into community-pathways while receiving acute-level care in their home. The role focuses on advanced assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and clinical case management for patients requiring ongoing support following an acute episode of illness.

Working within Frailty SDEC, Frailty Wards, and alongside community services, you will play a pivotal role in reducing avoidable admissions,facilitating early supported discharge, and ensuring seamless transitions of care across organisational boundaries. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams,

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with significant post-registration experience in frailty, elderly care, acute medicine, community services, or urgent care, who is passionate about service improvement, clinical excellence, and delivering care closer to home. If you share our values of being Kind, Open and Inclusive, and are committed to providing high-quality care for some of our most vulnerable patients, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As Virtual Ward Nurse:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of frail patients todeterminesuitability for Virtual Ward pathways and support safe discharge from acute services.

• Coordinate care across acute, community and primary care services to ensure seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.
• Manage a caseload of patients, developing and implementingpersonalisedcare plans that promote recovery and independence at home.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, therapists, pharmacists, communityteamsand GPs, to support complex patient pathways.
• Monitor patients using remote monitoring technology and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration through agreed escalation processes.
• Support admission avoidance and early supported discharge initiatives, helping patients receive acute-level care in their usual place of residence.
• Contribute tocomprehensive geriatric assessment processes and provide education and support to patients,carersand families.
• Provide clinical leadership, support junior colleagues, and contribute to service development, qualityimprovementand pathway redesign initiatives.
• Maintainhigh standardsof clinical documentation, governance,safeguardingand professional practicein accordance withthe NMC Code and Trust policies.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

The role of the Acute Frailty Unit Navigator is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring high quality care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.

The Acute Frailty Unit Navigator has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Acute Frailty Unit Navigator will work independently under the leadership of the Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and within all aspects of the nursing process, the Acute Frailty Unit Navigator will work autonomously in the clinic and ward supporting with the flow and discharges in ambulatory.

Acute Frailty Unit Navigators are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies. The acute frailty unit is currently open Monday- Friday with a view for 7 day working.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional

Where appropriate work without direct supervision, delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Ambulatory navigator role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed

Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required

Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments

Frailty Unit Navigator will work autonomously in the clinic and ward supporting with the flow and discharges in ambulatory.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

The Deputy General Manager will support the General Manager in the operational, performance and financial management of the Cancer Business Unit, encompassing Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, Radiotherapy, Lymphoedema and Familial Cancer services. This is a rewarding senior leadership opportunity to make a real difference to the care and experience of cancer patients across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Working closely with clinical, managerial and corporate teams, the post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services, driving performance against national and local targets, including cancer pathway standards and referral-to-treatment requirements. They will lead service improvement initiatives, support workforce planning and contribute to the delivery of operational and strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will analyse performance, activity and financial information to support decision-making, business planning and budget delivery. They will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, service quality and operational efficiency while ensuring resources are utilised effectively to meet demand.

The role includes responsibility for governance, risk management and compliance with Trust policies and national standards, while providing leadership across a range of services and deputising for the General Manager when required.

Main duties of the job

Support the day-to-day operational, performance and financial management of the Cancer Business Unit.

Lead and manage designated clinical and non-clinical services, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.

Monitor, deliver and improve performance against key national and local targets, including cancer pathways and referral-to-treatment standards.

Work with clinical and operational teams to develop and implement service improvements, redesign projects and transformation initiatives.

Develop systems to monitor demand, capacity and workforce requirements to ensure services are responsive to patient needs.

Analyse complex activity, performance and financial data to support planning, decision[1]making and performance management.

Manage delegated budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and achievement of financial objectives.

Provide leadership, support and line management to multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical teams

Contribute to business planning, risk management, governance and quality improvement programmes.

Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and service plans in line with Trust objectives.

Deputise for the General Manager as required and participate in the senior manager on-call rota

Closing date of applications - 01 October 2026

Interview date - 15 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.

Job summary

Permanent and 12 month fixed term posts available - 10PAs full time. Please enquire for further information.

Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services.

Anaesthetic services are provided for routine and emergency surgical, orthopaedic, urological, gynaecological, ENT and Ophthalmology lists, as well as to the Accident and Emergency Department, CriticalCare Unit, Delivery Suite and Maternity unit, as well as the Acute and Chronic Pain Service.

• The successful candidates will need at least 2 years experience of anaesthesia and have passed basic competencies including for Obstetrics.
• Involvement may also be required in the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Participate as a member of the team of dedicated medical and nursing staff, to provide anaesthetic services as needed, across the trust
• Participate in the supervision and education of doctors in training, allocated to the department
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activity within the department
• Support the department in making the most efficient use of the resources available, thus be prepared to work flexibly and deputise, if appropriate, for absent colleagues and undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances
• Be available, exceptionally, for irregular commitments outside the normally rostered duties, which are essential for the safety and continuity of patient care.
• Be familiar with and comply with the principles expected by the GMC, as outlined in "Good Medical Practice". Thus, agree to maintain their professional responsibilities, including full and active participation in the trust appraisal process.

The post holder will be based at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.

The post has a resident on call duties, primarily within the maternity and critical care units, although may occasionally involve resident on-call duties for the emergency list (1st on-call).

The post includes being part of a shift rota to cover out of hours services on the ICU, and maternity units, and attracts 10 + 3.5 PA's of which 1.5 are for SPA.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Part Time - 20 hours

The Surgery Division is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Admissions Officer to pro-actively co-ordinate the admission of patients to the pre-operative assessment unit and elective admissions wards. To schedule operations ensuring that an efficient, timely and patient focused service is provided and the clinical needs of patients are met in accordance with the current NHS time frames.

This demanding role will require excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload and will require a flexible approach to their duties.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the admission of patients to the pre-operative assessment unit and elective admissions wards.

To schedule operations ensuring that an efficient, timely and patient focused service is provided and the clinical needs of patients are met in accordance with the current operating framework and the NHS constitution.

The post holder should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Ability to use a range of computer systems to collate information and escalate potential problem areas. Training will be given where necessary for internal IT systems.

There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own initiative.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus 1.5PAs - Total 11.5PAs)

Permanent Post

This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Burns & Plastics Surgerywith an emphasis on the management of skin cancer and general plastic surgery and peripheral site commitments alongside one of the Consultant team and a Plastics Surgical First Assistant.

This is a whole-time permanent post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Surgeon looking to progress their career in burns, plastics and reconstructive surgery to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to independently manage local and general anaesthetic lists. Knowledge of the latest guidelines for the management of skin cancers, including the role of SLNB for melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma is essential, as well as a willingness to participation in skin MDTs both locally and at peripheral sites.

Main duties of the job

To assist Consultants and Specialist Doctors with patient management.

The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of the service and to supervise, help and instruct the junior doctors as part of the team.

Duties will include at outpatient clinics and operating lists, attendance on other departmental activities e.g., Audit M&M meetings.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate experienced registered nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care Service at UHDB as a Specialist Palliative Care Development Nurse.

This developmental Band 6 role offers a unique 18-month rotational fixed term contract or secondment across our specialist palliative care services, including the Nightingale Macmillan Inpatient Unit, Ward 2 (EOLC ward) at FNCH, Hospital Palliative Care Team at RDH + QHB and Community Palliative Care Team across Derbyshire. As a supernumerary member of the team, you will receive structured support and development to build the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become a specialist practitioner in palliative and end-of-life care.

Working alongside experienced nursing and medical colleagues, you will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic, person-centred care for patients with complex palliative and supportive care needs. You will also provide advice, education and support to patients, families and multidisciplinary teams across a variety of healthcare settings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, resilience, professionalism and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating holistic, person-centred care for patients with specialist palliative and end-of-life care needs.
• Supporting patients, families and carers by providing expert advice, information and emotional support throughout their care journey.
• Developing specialist knowledge in symptom management, communication and complex palliative care, supported by a structured programme of education and mentorship.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across acute, community and hospice settings to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.
• Acting as a patient advocate, maintaining dignity, respect and compassionate care at all times.
• Providing support, guidance and education to colleagues, patients and carers, contributing to the development of palliative and end-of-life care knowledge across services.
• Participating in nurse-led triage, care coordination and service development activities as your knowledge and competence develop.
• Contributing to audit, quality improvement, research and educational initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Working across multiple sites and clinical environments within the specialist palliative care service, supported by experienced clinical and professional leaders.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to support a future career as a Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2026

Interview date: 15 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

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4293

Job locations

Cross site RDH / QHB / FNCH and Community

Derby

DE22 3NE

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.

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.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

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. 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. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment. If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration with significant post-registration experience.

Desirable

• Qualified to degree level or willingness to work towards one.

Experience & knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with patients at the end of their life and palliative.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic symptom control.
• IT literate.

Desirable

• Experience of working across a range of healthcare settings, including care of patients with non-malignant disease.
• Experience of mentoring and supporting others using a variety of teaching and learning methods.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy and compassion
• Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate, influence and reassure others.

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills qualification.

Other

Essential

• Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
• Able to manage the emotional demands associated with specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration with significant post-registration experience. Desirable Qualified to degree level or willingness to work towards one. Experience & knowledge Essential Experience of working with patients at the end of their life and palliative. Comprehensive knowledge of basic symptom control. IT literate. Desirable Experience of working across a range of healthcare settings, including care of patients with non-malignant disease. Experience of mentoring and supporting others using a variety of teaching and learning methods. Communication Essential Ability to communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy and compassion Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate, influence and reassure others. Desirable Advanced communication skills qualification. Other Essential Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Able to manage the emotional demands associated with specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site RDH / QHB / FNCH and Community

Derby

DE22 3NE

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

Cross site RDH / QHB / FNCH and Community

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen in UHDB Voluntary services for a Voluntary Services Secretary/Administrator.

The Voluntary Services Secretary/Administrator is a key administrative support role within the Voluntary Services Team, providing day to day operational and clerical support to the Voluntary Services Manager and Voluntary Services Coordinators. The post helps ensure the smooth running of volunteer services across all Trust sites and supports the recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and administration of volunteers.

The post holder is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Voluntary Services Team, ensuring volunteer records, recruitment processes, meetings, events, communications, and financial administration are managed efficiently and in line with Trust policies.

This is a part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

If you have previously applied for this vacancy and your application was unsuccessful, please do not submit another application unless your skills, qualifications, or experience have significantly changed.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting volunteer recruitment, including DBS checks, references and Occupational Health clearances.
• Maintaining accurate volunteer records, databases and training records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Monitoring volunteer attendance and producing reports as required.
• Providing general administrative support, including correspondence, filing, document production and maintaining office systems.
• Managing diaries, responding to enquiries and handling telephone calls, emails, Teams messages and post.
• Organising meetings, preparing paperwork, taking minutes and maintaining action logs.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of volunteer events, recognition activities and engagement initiatives.
• Processing volunteer expenses, raising requisitions through Unit4 and maintaining financial records.
• Assisting with volunteer communications, uniform ordering and stock control.
• Supporting service improvements, change projects and initiatives that contribute to the Trust's strategic objectives.

Closing date of applications: 24th September 2026

Interview date: 8th 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.

Job summary

You will be joining a friendly and supportive Rheumatology Department which provides comprehensive Rheumatology services for Derby and Burton together with South Derbyshire/East Staffordshire and some parts of adjoining areas of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

The Rheumatology Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Nurse to work within the Rheumatology team.

We are progressive forward thinking department with positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS. The Rheumatology Nursing Team work alongside the consultant rheumatologist, specialist pharmacist and specialist therapist.

Main duties of the job

Under direction of the Lead Specialist Nurse

• Deliver care to defined case load of patients in an out patients settings
• Conduct nurse-led clinics
• Act as the patients advocate - maintaining patient privacy and dignity
• Provide advice, support and education to patients/significant others
• Provide advice and support to junior staff and learners
• Coordinate care with MDT, including consultants, allied health professionals and primary care services

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2026

Interview date: 15 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.

Job summary

Do you want to be part of the ever evolving and exciting speciality of Cancer Care? If the answer is yes to the above, then look no further and come and join the motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Team within the Cancer Business Unit.

Do you enjoy a fast paced challenging environment?

Do you want to help shape the future of the unwell cancer patient care at the Royal Derby Hospital ?

If the answer to the above is yes then this is an exciting secondment opportunity and be a part of our team in the Combined Triage Assessment Unit (CTAU)

There will be a requirement to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

We are ideally looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable post registration experience with acute and/or Oncology/Haematology experience, who will thrive in our bespoke assessment unit .

We are in search of driven, compassionate and forward thinking nurses to join our team to support the cancer patient journey when they become unwell as a result of their treatment.

You must be adaptable, able to thrive under pressure, a great team player, be able to empathise and to remain professional and positive during challenging situations.

The role entails telephone triaging, assessing, planning and implementing care to acutely unwell patients. We have a 24hr triage line where patients undergoing treatments for their cancer diagnosis can call the line for advice and assessment. For the most, our patients will attend CTAU for a period of a few hours then are discharged home with a plan, some patients will be admitted directly to one of our cancer wards.

CTAU is open 7 days a week currently 7:30 am- 8 pm week days and 8am - 6pm weekends and BH (weekend and BH hours may change to make the week days in the future).

Winter hours are staggered and extended from 08.30 am - 9pm due to higher activity.

Closing date of applications: 23 September 2026

Interview date: 5 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.

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the general day to day operational functions of the Pharmacy Store, including a high quality and efficient pharmacy distribution and goods-in service at Queens Hospital Burton On Trent.

The pharmacy logistics team are welcoming and friendly. We are a diverse team and offer the hand of friendship to all new starters.

A pharmacy NVQ Level 2 qualification would be advantageous to the post, however not essential as training and education can be provided.

Hours of work: 8.15am - 4.15pm

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the topping up service to wards & departments at the Queens Hospital Burton On Trent
• Participate in the adhoc supply of stock items to wards & departments.
• Participate in the supply & distribution of pharmaceuticals to wards & departments
• Participate in the receipt of all goods delivered to Pharmacy stores. This will involve checking goods received against delivery documents, recording batch numbers & expiry dates and recording details on the pharmacy stock control system
• Ensuring products are stored in the correct areas.
• Perform waste management & disposal of return medicines, these may include hazardous items
• Participate in stock checks
• Participate in customer focussed service which will include dealing with Trust staff at the hatch or receipt area

Closing date of applications: 24 September 2026

Date of interview: 1 October 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Endoscopy Health Care Assistant to join our Busy Endoscopy Team!

Do you have experience within the Endoscopy Department?

As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant in Endoscopy, applicants must have the essential knowledge, skills, and experience required to practise safely within an Endoscopy environment.

If so MWL are recruiting with interviews taking place onSaturday 17th October 2026!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistants to join our Endoscopy team on the band 3 at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be assigned to work in the Endoscopy Unit and in an Endoscopy Treatment unit this is on a Rotational basis between St Helens and Whiston Hospitals.

The Endoscopy unit requires the post holder to work shifts on a 7-day working week, the shift patterns are 8-4, 8.30-16.30, 10-6 and 12.30-20.30 these can be subject to change to ensure they maintain the service needs

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals with a flexible approach to working who are able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to a quality patient focused service.

Interview date: Saturday 17th October 2026!

Please note that it is a requirement of the application process that candidates are required to attend in-person for their interview as part of the recruitment event.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance
• Observe, assess and respond to patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
• Organises self and supervises other junior staff or learners in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision from nursing staff.
• Prioritises a range of delegated clinical care duties.
• Acting on own initiative, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
• Assist the registered healthcare practitioners with clinical tasks, follow care plans, notice and report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.