About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Pensions Department for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team as a Pensions Officer, working alongside a team of 13 exceptional Pensions colleagues, with a structure that allows for career progression.
We are based on site at the Johnson Building on Pride Park in Derby.
The Pay & Pensions Department provides the in-house Payroll and Pension facility for University Hospitals of Derby & Burton, and 3 other local NHS Trusts, producing around 238,000 payslips per annum. This includes both weekly and monthly payrolls.
Our aim is to ensure all colleagues are paid correctly and pensions contributions deducted in accordance with Trust and National guidance, and that information provided to employees and customer service is to the highest standards.
You will be required to action information and data provided by the Trust in electronic and manual form and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures to ensure the NHS Pension & Nest Pensions are accurate and that deadlines are achieved.
Main duties of the job
As a Pensions Officer in the Team, you will be responsible along with other Pension Officer for a section of employees and the day-to-day processing, inputting and calculation associated with the Trusts Pensions service. You will be required to ensure we comply with NHS National Terms and Conditions of service, Medical & Dental and the local Trust terms and conditions of employment.
You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of NHS Pensions including, Pensions On Line, Nest, A4C and M&D T&C's there will also be on the job training available with support from colleagues.
Closing date of applications: 15 November 2026
Interview date: 27 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, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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.
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.
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Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education, Training
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pensions, Payroll and arrangements within the public sector. Range of work procedures & practises gained through experience.
Desirable
- Demonstrable pension/payroll experience. IT skills
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to understand, implement and explain technical pensions issues. Carry out complex calculations/recalculations
Desirable
- Able to Plans and prioritises own workload
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Liaise with NHS employees and external agencies. Provide, receive and deal with routine queries. Good interpersonal skills using tact & persuasion when communicating
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Johnson Building
Locomotive Way
Derby
DE24 8JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)