Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0311 - Staff Nurse

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

This advert is for qualified staff nurses only.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced staff nurse, caring for level 2 or level 3 patients to join our amazing team of 13 bedded Intensive care unit, at Barnsley Hospital.

We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing high quality care within a multidisciplinary framework of holistic care delivery.

In return we offer a supportive environment in which to develop your skills and enhance your professional development.

Education is part of our philosophy. We actively encourage personal development and provide opportunities to pursue professional interests and further study with strong links to Sheffield Hallam University. We provide a competency-based development system.

This position will enable the successful applicant to develop their knowledge and skills in caring for critically ill adults within a highly supportive environment.

You will have a comprehensive induction programme depending on your previous experience supported by the units clinical educator and you will work with an experienced team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other allied professionals.

This post will include shift work, consisting of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, we support flexible working patterns and part time hours can be offered.

Main duties of the job

Working within a highly skilled, dynamic multi-disciplinary team, in our busy and energetic 13 bedded Adult Critical Care Unit, which accommodates both level 3 and level 2 patients. This is an excellent opportunity for, energetic, enthusiastic staff nurses with acute experience, to provide a high standard of care to patients within a challenging, yet supportive acute hospital setting.

In return we will provide exciting learning opportunities within both the clinical and educational setting to enable you to continue to develop and grow.

As part of our Adult Critical Care commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme. We are committed to providing aculture of continuous learning, which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.

Follow us on Twitter @BarnsleyICU to see more of what we are about.

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

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0311E-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Staff Nurse

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

Job Description for Staff Nurse

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

Desirable

  • Ward experience post qualification

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 a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Quality, audit and its application
  • Current healthcare issues
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Risk Management
  • Clinical governance
  • Statutory and professional requirements

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Effective interpersonal/communication
  • Decision-making
  • Teamworking
  • Organisational and problem solving

Desirable

  • IT skills
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Ward experience post qualification

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 a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Quality, audit and its application
  • Current healthcare issues
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Risk Management
  • Clinical governance
  • Statutory and professional requirements

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Effective interpersonal/communication
  • Decision-making
  • Teamworking
  • Organisational and problem solving

Desirable

  • IT skills

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

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

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Lisa Fletcher

lisa.fletcher2@nhs.net

01226435868

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0311E-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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