3750 - Lead Nurse
The closing date is 28 January 2026
Job summary
The interview date for this post is 13th February 2026
This is a 5 Month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity
We have a vacancy for a motivated, proactive and adaptable Lead Nurse.
The role will cover leadership in both the Medical and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care departments, both are busy and dynamic environments, providing assessment and management for patients presenting a wide range of medical problems and frailty.
We require a senior nursing leader, responsible for clinical oversight, patient flow, team leadership, and ensuring high-quality, same-day emergency care for patients, bridging the gap between the Emergency Department and hospital admission, managing resources, and developing staff within a fast-paced environment. You will deliver direct patient care while coordinating the unit, working with multidisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients. You will need to be dynamic and be able to drive change and implement new pathways and processes.
The post holder will be managing and overseeing a team of SDEC staff comprising of, Band 5 and 5 nurses, and Band 3 health care assistants.
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Patient Care
High-Quality Care: Delivers expert nursing care and acts as a role model for professional standards.
Specialist Practice: Assesses, plans, and evaluates care, often for complex patient groups, aiming for same-day discharge.
Medication Management: Ensures safe administration of medications.
Discharge Planning: Facilitates timely and safe discharges, making referrals to community services.
Leadership & Education
Team Leadership: Provides clinical supervision, support, and guidance to junior staff and students.
Professional Development: Leads educational activities, promotes continuous learning, and ensures staff have necessary skills.
Service Development: Contributes to new protocols, policies, and the overall development of the SDEC service.
Operational & Service Improvement
Resource Management: Manages workload and resources effectively within budgetary limits.
Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborates closely with doctors, allied health professionals, and managers.
Audit & Research: Participates in audits, implements action plans, and integrates research into practice.
Data & Reporting: Involved in data collection and reporting for service evaluation
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
15 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-3750E-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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