About this role
Job summary
Do you have a passion for patient safety? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Patient safety Team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Hospitals NHS FT (UHDB) to support the implementation of Martha's Rule trust wide.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to support the local education and overall delivery of this important patient safety initiative as well as support projects within the deteriorating patient workstream.
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, pleaseensureyou have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their supportpriorto submitting your application.
Please be aware that there isno guaranteethat you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approvalbeforeapplying as you are applying or aSecondment.
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Main duties of the job
The Patient Safety Support Nurse will support the delivery of the patient safety elements of the Trust strategies, working under the direction of the Patient Safety Practitioner. This will involve:
Providing advice and support to clinical staff and managers relating to patient safety subjects and specifically the implementation of Martha's Rule.
Providing programmes of local education to colleagues to facilitate the implementation of the elements of Martha's Rule both from a knowledge and system perspective.
Facilitating and supporting staff in embedding Martha's Rule as part of the patient safety culture across the organisation.
Promoting approaches to improving clinical quality performance.
Supporting patient safety related projects and being part of the team that ensures projects are established, run and monitored in line with Trust standards.
Supporting the team to drive forward national and local initiatives to deliver and measure improvements in patient safety.
Closing date of applications: 22nd October 2026
Interview date: 5th November 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
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Person Specification
Essential Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential
Degree or equivalent experience Current Professional Registration
Desirable
Post registration experience within a variety of settings Teaching qualification Experience in leading change
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience of developing and delivering formal and informal training to all grades of staff. Experience of supporting staff and embedding change
Desirable
Clinical experience in acute deterioration, sepsis and falls
Skills and Ability Essential
Experience of identifying problems, analysing information and problem solving Keyboard and IT skills
Communications and interpersonal skills Essential
Experience of communicating complex and sensitive information
Desirable
Presentation skills, negotiation, motivation and facilitation skills
Other requirements Essential
Ability to work across all sites within UHDB
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
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)