Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0168 - Lead Nurse - Cardiology

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up within the Cardiology Ward at Barnsley Hospital for a secondment as a Lead Nurse. The role involves managing the cardiology ward alongside the Coronary Care Unit. The Cardiology ward is a 25 bedded unit alongside the 4 bedded Coronary Care Unit which supports Level 2 patients. We are looking for a passionate registered nurse who can lead and support the Cardiology team to deliver safe and effective care to our Cardiology patients.

Main duties of the job

The role includes management responsibilities such as: sickness management, capability and supportive measures, governance, roster management, quality improvement, etc. In addition to this, this includes working clinically within the Cardiology ward, supporting junior staff and sharing expertise, whilst maintaining high standards of practice.

The applicant must be able to maintain good working relationships with those within the MDT to help to deliver and improve the standards of care.

Prior cardiology experience is not essential but is desirable as you are expected to be able to work clinically within the cardiology speciality as well as supporting junior staff in the management of cardiology patients.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0168I-11-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment.
Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Thorough speciality knowledge relevant to the department.
Understanding of audit & research methodologies.
Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
Handling clinical incidents & complaints.
Awareness.

Desirable

Knowledge of web site access.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.

Qualifications

Essential

1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus previous years experience at either Nurse Grade F or Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree).
Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
Basic life support training.

Desirable

NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course.
Advanced Life Support training.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment.
Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Thorough speciality knowledge relevant to the department.
Understanding of audit & research methodologies.
Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
Handling clinical incidents & complaints.
Awareness.

Desirable

Knowledge of web site access.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.

Qualifications

Essential

1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus previous years experience at either Nurse Grade F or Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree).
Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
Basic life support training.

Desirable

NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course.
Advanced Life Support training.

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

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)