University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Diabetes
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our growing Diabetes Team to work on our Diabetic ward (Ward 216) and in our Diabetic Foot clinic.
Based at Royal Derby Hospital
You will work within the diabetes team supporting our multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised, holistic care in a safe and caring environment. This will be within the Diabetic foot clinic and the diabetic ward.
Job Responsibilities
- You will be expected to work as part of our 27 bedded inpatient ward and have all the responsibilities of a general adult nurse within our medicine division and also be part of our diabetic foot clinic team.
- Collaborating and sharing information within the Diabetes team, UHDB team and where necessary with our Community Partners.
- We will offer a thorough induction package where the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulations and wound care.
- The job role requires assessment of patient's, initiating treatment plan, managing deteriorating patient's and assisting with patient flow through completing timely discharges and transfers to ward areas.
- In consultation with the MDT prioritise, implement and evaluate patient care, in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Undertake a range of extended clinical procedures relevant to the clinical area, in support of registered nurses and to ensure the implementation of individualised care plans. E.g. wound care and management, dressings and treating diabetic wound and general ward work.
- Communicate effectively by giving, receiving and interpreting information so that appropriate action can be taken within the boundary of the role.
- Work in partnership with all members of the interdisciplinary team both internal and external to the Trust to ensure continuity of care for the patient.
- Reflect on own practice to identify future personal developments. Where appropriate provide information to assist others in their personal development.
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Requirements
We require a candidate that is organised, resilient and adaptable. We expect to see excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Above all else we require quality patient care to be your priority at all times.
Benefits
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.
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Application Information
Closing date of applications: 21 July 2026
Interview date: 4 August 2026
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Bethany Granger
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: bethany.granger@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01332 788216
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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