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Explore Nursing Opportunities in Derby

Derby is a thriving city in the East Midlands, known for its strong healthcare sector, excellent transport links, and welcoming community. The region's combination of acute hospitals, community healthcare services, and specialist facilities offers various nursing roles across multiple disciplines.

Whether you’re looking to work in a fast-paced hospital setting, specialising in mental health services, or providing vital community care, Derby has excellent career opportunities for nurses at all levels.

NHS Trusts in Derby and Surrounding Areas

Derby is home to several NHS trusts, each offering unique nursing opportunities across different healthcare settings:

  • Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - providing acute hospital care in North Derbyshire, with roles in emergency medicine, surgery, and specialist services.
  • Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust - delivering essential community-based healthcare, including district nursing, rehabilitation, and palliative care services.
  • Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - offering mental health and learning disability services across Derbyshire, with nursing roles in inpatient and community-based settings.
  • East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust - providing emergency and urgent care services, with opportunities for nurses in frontline and specialist paramedic support roles.
  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - one of the largest trusts in the Midlands, operating Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton, offering roles in acute, maternity, and specialist care.


Private Sector Nursing Roles in Derby

Alongside NHS placements, Your World offers private-sector nursing opportunities in independent hospitals, care homes, clinics, and specialist centres. These roles offer flexibility, competitive pay rates, and varied work environments, giving nurses more control over their careers.

With a strong healthcare infrastructure, Derby provides nurses with various career progression opportunities across multiple sectors.

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Living and working in Derby

Derby is an affordable and well-connected city with excellent local amenities, making it a great place for healthcare professionals to live and work. The city has direct transport links to significant locations such as Nottingham, Birmingham, and London, making commuting and travel convenient.

Key benefits of working as a nurse in Derby include:

  • Access to a variety of hospital and community nursing roles across multiple trusts
  • Career development opportunities in acute, mental health, and emergency care services
  • A balanced work-life environment, with access to the Peak District and other green spaces

Many NHS trusts in Derby also offer relocation support to help nurses settle into their new roles.

Why Work as a Nurse in Derby?

A nursing career in Derby offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive healthcare community. Whether you’re seeking a role in acute care, mental health, or community nursing, there are many opportunities to help you grow professionally while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.

Take the next step in your nursing career today – explore our latest vacancies and find the perfect role for you in Derby.

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