Job summary
This advert is for 2 x Band 6 secondments / Fixed Term posts, to work cross at both RDH and QHB. Both Band 6 posts arefull time 37.5 hours Monday - Friday within office hours.
Do you aspire to make patients experience a better one? Do you have experience in Gynaecology or triage, are you looking for a new challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individualwith multiple skills and an appetite for delivering a first class nursing service,to join and help establish our new Gynaecology Triage Team for UHDB.
Working collaboratively with the Gynaecology Oncology CNS team, this role primarily supports the faster diagnostic pathway, providing a streamlined triage service of all 2 week wait referrals coming into gynaecology.
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.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for triaging patients referred to Gynaecology on a suspected cancer pathway, to review initial referral, scan / blood results and arrange any further tests / appointments in a timely manner.
You will be a first point contact for patients, providing information and support, in addition to liaising with multiple teams such as GP, Consultants, MDT, Imaging Department and other Health care professionals as required.
Gynaecology nursingor triageexperience is essential, You will need to be able to work autonomously, using your clinical judgement for decision making within the scope of practice for this position.
The Lead Gynaecology Triage Nurse along with the Gynaecology Oncology CNS team will provide guidance and support for the successful candidate and work closely together to implement this. You will be supported in completing a Gynaecology Triage Competency Package with in house training and an agreed supernumerary period.
Closing date of applications: 3 March 2026
Date of interview: 12 March 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.
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.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-W&C-1143
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton
Derby / Burton
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC / GMC registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Substantial post qualification experience
* Demonstratable experience of working within gynaecology or triage role
* Experience of working within / dealing with sensitive situations
* I.T literate
Desirable
* Experience of audit
* Understanding of the cancer pathway in relation to cancer wait times and national standards
* Knowledge / understanding of gynaecological related conditions
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
* Communicates sensitive information to patients / relative and across the wider health community
* Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
* Knowledge / understanding of Gynaecological related conditions
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate the ability to, negotiate, use persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
Responsibility and Accountability
Essential
* Able to assess associated risks and takes appropriate action
* Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC / GMC registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Substantial post qualification experience
* Demonstratable experience of working within gynaecology or triage role
* Experience of working within / dealing with sensitive situations
* I.T literate
Desirable
* Experience of audit
* Understanding of the cancer pathway in relation to cancer wait times and national standards
* Knowledge / understanding of gynaecological related conditions
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
* Communicates sensitive information to patients / relative and across the wider health community
* Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
* Knowledge / understanding of Gynaecological related conditions
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate the ability to, negotiate, use persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
Responsibility and Accountability
Essential
* Able to assess associated risks and takes appropriate action
* Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton
Derby / Burton
DE22 3NE
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton
Derby / Burton
DE22 3NE
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