Job summary
- Main area
- Discharge
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 23 hours per week (7 days a week working days and nights)
- Job ref
- 320-MED-1755
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
- Town
- Lichfield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/10/2025
Employer heading

Nursing Associate
Band 4
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
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
An opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate to become a part of the discharge rehabilitation team on Anna Seward ward at Samuel Johnson
Anna Ward supports the wider hospital with discharging patients from the acute environment. We will give the successful candidate the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of discharge and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner. Your role will consist of looking after a group of patients, and ensuring that they are cared for in a safe environment, you will be working closely with members of the MDT.
Please get in touch if you would like an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Qualified Nursing Associate within the Discharge Business Unit. On Anna Ward we are dedicated to delivering high quality patient centred care and aims to provide a timely service to our users.
We welcome applications from Nursing Associates with a keen interest in developing skills, knowledge and providing patient care from admission to discharge from the unit.
You will work closely as a team and communicate effectively with our patients, their significant others and colleagues and members of the MDT.
You will be responsible for caring for patients and involved in their admission to unit and supporting up until discharge.
Completing relevant clinical tasks to support the patient such as dressings, referrals to the DN service, identifying and acting in a timely manner patients who become unwell.
Due to the nature of the role you will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills.
You must be committed to delivering high quality patient care and be able to work flexibly.
The ability the prioritise your workload is paramount and you must be able to support the smooth running of the unit.
Closing date of applications: 02 October 2025
Interview date: 17 October 2025
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, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- 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
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered
- TNA's Qualifying within the next three months
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a Nursing Associate in an acute care setting and a clear understanding of the discharge process
- Has an insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Previous discharge experience
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Physically able to perform the requirements of the role and carry out physical skills with accuracy and dexterity following appropriate training. E.g. Using mechanical hoists to move patients
- Works within the boundaries of the role Nursing Associate
- Works under indirect supervision
Desirable criteria
- Works well within the MDT
- Able to analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement, making a decision and responding accordingly within own boundaries
- Ability to prioritise tasks and effective time management
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Luke
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01543412900
- Additional information
Senior Sister Tina Luke
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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