0577 - Team Leader (Nurse)
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
Are you a compassionate & motivated experienced Nurse / ODP looking to thrive on a Day Surgery Unit as a Team Leader/Sister. We are excited to offer this opportunity in our Day Surgery Unit at Barnsley Hospital and also provide staff to a newly opened Opthamolgy theatre based off site on a rotational basis.
We have an admissions area, 2 Theatres & 1 Minor Operation rooms, a stage 1 recovery and a stage 2 recovery/discharge area in within Day Surgery. We also have a procedure room in the Alhambra centre in Barnsley.
You will provide safe, high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment: admitting patients pre-operatively, work in theatre, recover patients (post-PACU), and safely discharging patients (you will be expected to work in at least 2 areas of the Unit).
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.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to lead a shift safely and effectively, deputise and take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Lead Practitioner. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other members of staff, students and may undertake research and clinical audits on the unit.
As a Team Leader, you will be expected to support and supervise staff and students in the department and act as a role model for others. You will be expected to uphold high standards of care and maintain a safe and effective service in line with the NMC / HCPC Code and the Trust values.
To provide safe, high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment: admitting patients pre-operatively, communicating closely and working with the theatre team, recovering patients (post-PACU), and safely discharging patients.
The post holder will have multiple specialist skills pertaining to Day Surgery for managing patient admissions and discharges, giving patients advice and dealing with relatives in crisis situations.
About us
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
We reserve the right to close positions early
Details
Date posted
30 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-0577E-01-26
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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