Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care Outreach
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pro rota pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Burton upon Trent, DE13 0RB |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7856906/320-SURG-1331 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are currently seeking a clinically capable and enthusiastic nurse to complement our existing Critical Care Outreach/Acute Pain Team at the QHB (Queen’s Burton Hospital) site. The Critical Care Outreach Team works closely with Critical Care, as well as other medical and nursing teams across the organisation. We now provide a 24hr, 7 day a week service with a shift pattern including internal rotation to nights and covering all days including weekends.
You will be part of a team which provides expert knowledge and clinical support to members of the multi-disciplinary team.You will advise on interventions for acutely ill patients and patients in acute pain, analysing clinical findings on a wide range of complex conditions.Applicants must have the ability to work confidently and collaboratively demonstrating excellent interpersonal, leadership and role modelling skills. The applicant must have the ability to prioritise whilst under pressure.
You will be a versatile team member and have teaching experience in both formal and informal settings,. You will have post registration experience in an acute care setting. You must have the ability to perform patient assessment,highlighting areas of concern as appropriate and offer advice accordingly. You will also have an assertive, confident approach towards clinical problem solving.
Work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team, providing clinical support with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for acutely ill patients and patients in acute pain.
Provide clinical support within the ward area to avert admissions to Critical Care, where appropriate.
Facilitates appropriate admission to and discharge from Critical Care working in collaboration with the Critical Care team. Co-ordinates the activities of other professionals involved in the patient journey.
Works as an autonomous practitioner, offering specialist advice and guidance on the management of acute pain problems to the multidisciplinary team.
Closing date of applications: 31 March 2026
Interview date: 14 April 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients and our own people 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 4thbusiest 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.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
We are currently seeking a clinically capable and enthusiastic nurse to complement our existing Critical Care Outreach/Acute Pain Team at the QHB (Queen’s Burton Hospital) site. The Critical Care Outreach Team works closely with Critical Care, as well as other medical and nursing teams across the organisation. We now provide a 24hr, 7 day a week service with a shift pattern including internal rotation to nights and covering all days including weekends.
You will be part of a team which provides expert knowledge and clinical support to members of the multi-disciplinary team.You will advise on interventions for acutely ill patients and patients in acute pain, analysing clinical findings on a wide range of complex conditions.Applicants must have the ability to work confidently and collaboratively demonstrating excellent interpersonal, leadership and role modelling skills. The applicant must have the ability to prioritise whilst under pressure.
You will be a versatile team member and have teaching experience in both formal and informal settings,. You will have post registration experience in an acute care setting. You must have the ability to perform patient assessment,highlighting areas of concern as appropriate and offer advice accordingly. You will also have an assertive, confident approach towards clinical problem solving.
Work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team, providing clinical support with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for acutely ill patients and patients in acute pain.
Provide clinical support within the ward area to avert admissions to Critical Care, where appropriate.
Facilitates appropriate admission to and discharge from Critical Care working in collaboration with the Critical Care team. Co-ordinates the activities of other professionals involved in the patient journey.
Works as an autonomous practitioner, offering specialist advice and guidance on the management of acute pain problems to the multidisciplinary team.
Closing date of applications: 31 March 2026
Interview date: 14 April 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients and our own people 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 4thbusiest 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.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026