2580 - Matron
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Barnsley, S75 2EPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Interview date 21st October 2026 Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated senior nursing team making positive changes to patient s...
The Matron will support the ADON in providing dynamic, professional and operational management and leadership for wards/departments and specialist nurses.
The post holder will facilitate, support and empower wards/departments to manage their areas effectively, supporting the development of their ward staff and their services to ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
The post holder will support the delivery of the Trust's overall objectives and service priorities, with a particular focus on nursing practice, patient experience and involvement in the development of services and standards of cleanliness and quality care.
The post holder will be accessible and a visible presence, advising and supporting ward/department, patients and their families to ensure effective patient care across the whole patient pathway.
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community
spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great
transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its
weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and
digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and
employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,
ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our
aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our
people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as
compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you
will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and
integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair
treatment to all applicants.
individuals who 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.
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.
Please note
we reserve the right to close positions early
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior level of band 7 or above within nursing/midwifery.
- Experience of managing a ward or department.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving.
- Experience of standard setting and audit.
- Experience of influencing in clinical practice.
- Experience in undertaking research and/or publication.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of clinical speciality underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Current professional and health service priorities.
- Clinical Governance and patient safety agendas.
- Health and Safety.
- Confidentiality.
- Safeguarding knowledge.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Midwife as appropriate.
- Demonstrate a current in-depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda.
- Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience.
- Educated to degree level.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent.
Desirable: - Has led or been part of a research project.; - Trained in Root cause analysis.
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
- Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?
Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)
Essential
- Have you left a previous NHS employer under a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)? Please confirm Yes or No. If your declaration is Yes, please confirm the employers name and your leaving date. Please note if your application is successful, you will be asked to provide documentary evidence of your MARS agreement to confirm the details and relevant dates.
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Provenance
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First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
21 September 2026
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