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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term/ Secondment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Service hours - Mon-Fri 8-6)
Job ref
320-W&C-1201
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
24/07/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Nurse - Children's Community Nursing Team

Band 7

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

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with paediatric nursing experience and excellent team working capabilities to join our team of Band 7 Lead Nurse's working within the Children's Community Nursing team to cover a 12-month secondment. 

 

The Children's Community Nursing team is based within the Royal Derby Hospital as part of University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We cover the following geographical areas - Southern Derbyshire, Derby City and Erewash. 

 

For this role we are looking for someone who has exceptional communication skills and can demonstrate expert knowledge and clinical assessment skills. You will be required to manage the daily challenges associated with leading a team of community nurses and supporting staff to deliver the highest level of care possible to our service users and their families whilst directly line managing staff and having oversight and awareness of the caseload of children that the team are caring for.

 

You will need to be motivated to lead development within the service. This will require you to have experience of implementing change in policies, procedures, service specification and managing the assurance of good practice and service delivery to the senior leadership team.

  

You must be a car user with a full, clean driving licence. 

 

 

Closing date of applications: 12th July 2026

Interview date: 24th July 2026

 

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

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  • Provide clinical cover as required, including lone working in community settings such as patients’ homes, schools, and nurseries
  • Provide clinical caseload oversight, including allocation of work and leading clinical decision-making
  • Lead on roster management, including allocation of annual leave and oversight of flexible working arrangements
  • Complete staff annual appraisals and provide regular supervision to support performance and development
  • Attend and contribute to clinical meetings within the Trust and with external partner organisations
  • Participate in operational meetings
  • Manage financial responsibilities, including budget oversight, reviews, and resource allocation
  • Oversee recruitment processes, including management of vacancies via TRAC
  • Manage team expenses in line with Trust policies
  • Lead on the implementation and ongoing review of PGDs and clinical policies
  • Manage complaints and incidents, ensuring timely investigation and resolution
  • Promote and develop the CCN service, including contributing to and leading business cases
  • Undertake and support clinical audit activity to drive quality improvement
  • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Represent the service and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including the ICB, clinical networks, social care, and education services
  • Lead on risk and governance processes, including DATIX management and risk register reviews

 

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

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.

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). 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 6 post
Desirable criteria
  • Community Experience

Additional Qualification & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience.
  • Holds full UK Driving Licence and has access to own vehicle for business use
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of caring for paediatric patients requiring palliative and end of life care

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Paediatric Nursing Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Completed or willing to complete Advanced Communications Course to assist with leading on difficult conversations with patients and their families

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
Charlotte Rhodes
Job title
Lead Nurse - Children's Community Nursing
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332786807
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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