Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0577 - Team Leader (Nurse)

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

Interview date TBC

x1 full time and x1 30hr position available.

Exciting opportunity Day Surgery Unit

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 support to a soon to be opened Opthamolgy theatre based off site on a rotational basis.

We have an admissions area, 2 Theatres & 2 Minor Operation rooms, a stage 1 recovery and a stage 2 recovery/discharge area in within Day Surgery. Also later in the year an ophthalmic theatre will be opened off site which our Day Surgery Unit will provide staff for.

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.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

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 work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital 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 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 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

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0577E-07-25

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Highly effective interpersonal/communication skills
  • Organisational skills to reflect departmental standards and effective skill mix
  • Ability to develop staff through performance review and clinical supervision
  • Demonstrate ability to develop and implement change initiatives
  • Highly effective decision making skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Clinically effective
  • Computer literate

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current health care issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
  • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of resource management
  • Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery

Desirable

  • Knowledge of day surgery
  • Research and development awareness

Value-based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse or Operating department practitioner
  • Mentor preparation qualification or equivalent
  • Willingness to do a management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • ENB 176/A21/182

Experience

Essential

  • Significant previous experience at E grade or equivalent
  • Clinical experience in a Day Surgery/Endoscopy setting
  • Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit

Desirable

  • Theatre experience
  • First line management
Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Highly effective interpersonal/communication skills
  • Organisational skills to reflect departmental standards and effective skill mix
  • Ability to develop staff through performance review and clinical supervision
  • Demonstrate ability to develop and implement change initiatives
  • Highly effective decision making skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Clinically effective
  • Computer literate

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current health care issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
  • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of resource management
  • Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery

Desirable

  • Knowledge of day surgery
  • Research and development awareness

Value-based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse or Operating department practitioner
  • Mentor preparation qualification or equivalent
  • Willingness to do a management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • ENB 176/A21/182

Experience

Essential

  • Significant previous experience at E grade or equivalent
  • Clinical experience in a Day Surgery/Endoscopy setting
  • Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit

Desirable

  • Theatre experience
  • First line management

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 Practitioner

Laura Beck

Laura.beck1@nhs.net

01226432181

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0577E-07-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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