Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 7 Lead Nurse to the Acorn Unit which is a nursing and therapy unit to support for patients on the intermediate care pathway.
The Acorn Unit provides care for both medically fit discharged patients from the acute setting and those from the community requiring extra support with rehabilitation, therapy and assessment needs.
You will be working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Discharge Co-ordinators, Adult Social Care and others to ensure patients on this pathway are cared for safely and effectively and are discharged to the most appropriate destination.
This post requires motivation, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and demonstration of evidence based clinical practice. The candidate should also be a qualified mentor with recognised mentor qualifications and a proven history of providing supervision to junior staff, be motivated and enthusiastic about your own professional development and open to undertaking further academic qualifications where applicable. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, hardworking and be able to use your own initiative whilst also having the ability to work under pressure.
Main duties of the job
You must possess excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills and demonstrate a keen interest in patients on the intermediate care pathway. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain new and innovative ways of working which facilitate developments in nursing practice as well as being self-motivated and committed to improving service delivery with a flexible approach to the needs of the service. We expect you to be dedicated with a positive attitude and ability to provide patients an excellent service. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday. We welcome interested individuals to contact us to arrange an informal visit to the ward and further discussion.
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
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-3518E-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.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Thorough specialty 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
Desirable
* Knowledge of web site access
Values 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 describe what motivates you to do a good job
Qualifications Essential
* 1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus significant experience at either Nurse Grade F or Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree)
Desirable
* NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course
* Advanced Life Support training
Experience Essential
* Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
* Basic life support training
* Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment
* Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
* Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
* Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.
Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Thorough specialty 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
Desirable
* Knowledge of web site access
Values 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 describe what motivates you to do a good job
Qualifications Essential
* 1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus significant experience at either Nurse Grade F or Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree)
Desirable
* NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course
* Advanced Life Support training
Experience Essential
* Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
* Basic life support training
* Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment
* Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
* Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
* Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.
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)
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