Matron

Job summary

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 safety and quality of care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CBU1 Matron Team at Barnsley Hospital.

As the Matron you will be focused on patient safety, patient experience and quality assurance frameworks. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public, whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust clinical operational demands are met.

The post holder will act as the professional Nurse Lead providing clinical advice, leadership development, monitoring and management of all nursing resources to facilitate excellent nursing practice ensuring the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.

We are looking for an individual with extensive Band 7 experience. You will be a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, visibility, and excellent communication skills to patients, families, staff and play a key role in influencing and supporting wider strategic drivers.

CBU1 covers a wide range of clinical areas from the Emergency Department, SDEcs and AMU to Medical Wards and Outpatient Areas. The advertised post will cover a patch within the Medical Wards.

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.

For 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.

We reserve the right to close positions early

• Date posted 17 September 2026
• Pay scheme Agenda for change
• Band Band 8a
• Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Contract Permanent
• Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number CE-09-2026
• Job locations Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP
  , United Kingdom

Job Description for Matron. 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.

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.

Essential

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of clinical speciality underpinned by…