University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Divisional Nurse Director
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An Opportunity for a Six Month Secondment to the Role of Divisional Nurse Director
An opportunity has arisen for a six month secondment to the role of Divisional Nurse Director with the Medicine Division at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.
Working within a triumvirate, you will be responsible for the management of all non-medical clinical posts and the safety, quality, experience and effectiveness of all clinical services across a large multi-site division.
You will need to set, monitor, implement and maintain the highest standards of practice and patient care through a range of continuous quality improvement activities to further transform our pathways of care for patients, using improvement methodology, creating a climate where excellence in practice flourishes and where individuals are respected, valued, nurtured, developed and empowered for their role and contribution.
You will be experienced and competent at managing services across multiple sites, leading highly specialised people and empowering teams to deliver excellent patient outcomes, while continuing to develop a culture of respect and compassion in a supportive environment.
You will understand and role model how to drive performance, professional standards and improve clinical services. We are looking for a clinical leader who is emotionally intelligent who can get things done through inspiring, empowering, and influencing teams. Significant recent experience of an acute environment with proven management and leadership skills is essential
You will be expected to hold a portfolio of trust-wide projects, aligned to your professional registration and deputise as requested for the Chief Nurse and Directors of Nursing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Provide strong, visible leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Oversee management of all non-medical clinical posts and ensure effective governance and safety across clinical services.
- Strategic Direction: Shape the medicine division's strategic vision collaborating with Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and clinical needs.
- Staffing & Workforce Planning: Lead recruitment, retention and skill mix reviews, ensuring safe staffing levels and fostering a supportive environment for professional development and continuous improvement. Manage the divisional budget alongside the divisional leadership team.
- Patient Experience, Insight & Engagement: Ensure patient voices inform improvement efforts and that services are safe, effective, and consistently high in quality.
- Continuous Improvement: Develop a culture of ongoing improvement, utilising data and technology to address health inequities, improve outcomes, and incorporate innovative practices.
- Collaboration & System Working: Work with other divisions, executive teams, trust wide services and external partners.
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.
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Closing Date and Interview Date
- Closing date: 16 August 2026
- Interview date: 26 August 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.
What We 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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tony Mayer
- Job Title: Divisional Director
- Email Address: tony.mayer1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01332 789033
Marcia Taylor | PA to Leadership Team Medicine Division
- Email: Marcia.taylor@nhs.net
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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