3580 - Lead Nurse / Practitioner for Workforce Development

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Nurse/Practitioner for Workforce Development in Barnsley. This role involves leading a team of educators to enhance evidence-based learning opportunities. Candidates must be registered healthcare professionals with significant leadership experience. The contract is fixed-term for 12 months, offering a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 per year, with part-time, flexible working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience with leadership capabilities.
• Experience managing a team, writing reports, and managing change.
• Knowledge of current healthcare education issues and quality monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Implement Prepare to Care and Care Certificate for Care Support Workers.
• Develop and monitor quality preceptorship for newly qualified practitioners.
• Lead clinical induction for newly qualified nurses and manage practice educators.

Skills

Leadership

Inter-professional working

Report writing

Managing change

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC)

PG Cert Health Professional Education

Job description

Overview

Lead Nurse/Practitioner for Workforce Development (12 months, maternity cover) – NHS Band 7. The post is for a nurse, midwife or allied health professional to lead a team of Practice Educators and Pastoral Support Workers to deliver high quality evidence-based learning and development opportunities across Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Hours: 30 hours per week. Work pattern: primarily Monday to Friday 8am–6pm with occasional weekend work to support attendance at local university and college open days.

Location: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of Prepare to Care and the Care Certificate for Care Support Workers.
• Lead on the ongoing development, maintenance and monitoring of a quality preceptorship package for newly qualified practitioners, based on NHS England Standards; lead on the delivery of clinical induction through Prepare to Nurse for newly qualified nurses.
• Lead on development, maintenance and monitoring of quality-assured, evidence-based clinical skills training for all non-medical staff, ensuring adherence to NMC and HCPC requirements and alignment with the Trust 0s strategic objectives and operational plans.
• Provide leadership and management for pastoral support workers and practice educators; co-chair the Trustwide Practice Educator forum.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and recognises strong teamwork, compassionate leadership and work/life balance in the NHS People Promise. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity.

Requirements

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC).
• Substantial post-registration experience; experience of leadership; experience of managing a team; experience of inter-professional working; experience of report writing; experience of managing change.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development; recognised qualification relating to teaching or supporting learners in practice; desirable PG Cert Health Professional Education.

Knowledge & Awareness

• Knowledge of current issues affecting education in healthcare, quality monitoring, and the role of HEE.
• Knowledge of clinical workforce career progression (including TNA, TAP and RNDA) and the Care Certificate; knowledge of clinical skills education.

UK Registration and Sponsorship

• Current UK professional registration required (NMC/HCPC).
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required; this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission to DBS.
• Applications from skilled worker sponsorship applicants will be considered; see UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

Additional information

Details: Date posted 15 September 2025; Band 7; Salary £47,810 to £54,710 per year pro rata; Contract: Fixed term; Duration: 12 months; Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working; Reference: C9163-3580E-09-25.

Employer details

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP. Website: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk