3430 - Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
The Acute Pain Nurse is a key member of the hospitals multidisciplinary pain management team, responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based management of patients experiencing acute pain following surgery/trauma.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with anesthetists, surgeons, and ward staff, the Acute Pain Nurse conducts thorough pain assessments, monitors analgesic effectiveness, and provides expert guidance on the use of opioids, regional analgesia, and multimodal pain relief techniques. The role involves delivering education and support to clinical teams, promoting best practices in pain management, and contributing to the development and implementation of hospital-wide pain protocols and policies. Through clinical leadership, audit, and continuous quality improvement, the Acute Pain Nurse ensures that all patients receive timely, compassionate, and person-centered pain care, enhancing recovery and improving overall patient experience within the hospital.
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
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,862 to £46,580 a year PRO RATA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9163-3430E-12-25
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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