Lead Nurse

The interview date for this post is 13th February 2026

This is a 5 Month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity

Wehave 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.

Werequire 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.

Thepost holder will be managing and overseeing a team of SDEC staff comprising of,Band 5 and 5 nurses, and Band 3 health care assistants.

Clinical & Patient Care

High-Quality Care:
Delivers expert nursing care and acts asa 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

Wereserve 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 progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan 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 advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job Description for 3750

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

• Thorough speciality knowledge relevant to the department.
• Understanding of audit & research methodologies.
• Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
• Handling clinical incidents & complaints.
• Awareness of equality & diversity.
• Knowledge of web site access.

• 1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus significant experience at Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree).
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
• Basic life support training.
• NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course.
• Advanced Life Support training.

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you…