Upper Gastrointestinal CNS Team Leader
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The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Upper Gastrointestinal CNS Team Leader
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
The Nurse Specialist/Team Leader will be the clinical expert and professional resource to the Multi-Professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service.
The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager, Lead Clinician, Matron, Service Manager etc) will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.
The post holder will manage and lead the whole service team comprising of specialist nurses/advance nurse specialists and other team members and in addition lead the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality. This will be achieved through working in partnership with lead clinicians, managers and matrons.
Main duties of the job
- Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice.
- Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
- Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality/service).
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
- Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
- To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
- Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001654
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
Experience
- Extensive experience of working autonomously within the specialist area at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care.
- Extensive clinical experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven experience of management/leadership skills and managing staff
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based care
Skills and Abilities
- Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership & high degree of motivation skills
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Root Cause Analysis
- Ability to motivate self and others
Job responsibilities
Main duties
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
Experience
- Extensive experience of working autonomously within the specialist area at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care.
- Extensive clinical experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven experience of management/leadership skills and managing staff
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based care
Skills and Abilities
- Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership & high degree of motivation skills
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Root Cause Analysis
- Ability to motivate self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).
Qualifications
Essential
- Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Kate Brigss
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001654
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
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