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Why work at Derby Hospitals

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Here at Derby Hospitals we have a simple vision: 'Taking pride in caring'. To achieve this we need the best staff, the right attitude and lots of energy.

Creating a hospital where patients choose to come and where staff want to work is important. In 2010, Derby Hospitals was voted by staff as the third best teaching trust in the country to work for with job satisfaction amongst the highest we have ever seen.

Healthcare 100 Employer 2010

It is an extremely exciting time for us. There has been huge investment in local healthcare to give Derby a great new hospital. Boasting state of the art facilities it is purpose built to provide the best possible care and experience for our patients.

However it's not the facilities that deliver great care, it's our staff!

We are developing our services, therefore we are looking for talented individuals who can add value to the care we provide, grow with us and share in our ongoing success.

These roles offer you the chance to move up a gear and put your skills and experience to good use in a dynamic, refreshing and brand new environment.

What are we proud of?

  • We have one of the newest hospitals in the country described by the NHS Medical Director, Sir Bruce Keogh, as  "A facility of international standing showcasing the NHS at its best."
  • Our aim is to be an employer of choice this was supported by staff in 2010 when we were voted by staff as the 3rd best teaching hospital in the country to work for in the Healthcare 100 Awards.
  • Derby Hospitals also received a 'Judge’s Commendation’ in the Acute Healthcare Organisation of the Year award
  • Derby Hospitals was the only hospital in the East Midlands to receive the double excellent rating for quality of services and use of resource from the Care Quality Commission in 2008-09 putting us in the top 10% of hospitals in the country.

  • Derby Hospitals is in the top 20% of hospitals in the country for cleanliness, privacy & dignity and involving patients in decisions about their care (National Inpatient Survey 2009)

  • Many of our clinicians are among the best in their field, with national reputations


For more information about our strong track record and reputation for delivering quality patient care please see our performance.