Job summary

The Pain service 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

• Clinical leadershipAct as a clinical expert, manage a specialist patient caseload, provide expert assessment and evaluation, and coordinate nurse-led clinics.
• Team leadershipLead and manage specialist/advanced nurse specialists, providing visible leadership, guidance and professional support
• Service developmentWork collaboratively with clinical and management colleagues to develop services, introduce new ways of working and improve quality and patient outcomes.
• Operational managementManage staffing, skill mix, rotas, delegation, resources, sickness/absence, recruitment and performance development
• Quality and governanceMonitor standards, ensure compliance with policies and clinical guidelines, lead clinical audit and support research and evidence-based practice.
• Patient advocacyEnsure high standards of care, involve patients and carers in care planning, protect confidentiality and dignity, and help manage areas of conflict.
• Education and developmentLead and contribute to education programmes, identify training needs, develop staff and support students and other healthcare professionals.
• Incidents and complaintsLead investigations when required and prepare detailed reports and responses to complainants
• Safety and safeguardingPromote patient safety, manage risk, recognise safeguarding concerns and comply with health and safety requirements

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Details

• Date posted: 27 October 2026
• Closing date: 06 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 001647
• Job locations: Trustwide UK, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse/Midwife with a health-related degree or equivalent experience, specialist training to Master’s-level equivalent and a recognised teaching qualification. A Master’s degree, prescribing, research or management qualification is desirable.
• Experience: Extensive specialist and clinical experience, including autonomous advanced practice, leadership and staff management, audit, research and evidence-based care.
• Knowledge: In-depth specialist knowledge within the relevant clinical area.
• Key skills: Strong leadership and motivation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, teaching and assessment, organisation and negotiation, change management, audit, computer literacy and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Personal qualities: Diplomatic, assertive and confident, with professional maturity. Able to recognise own limitations, work independently and within a team, and demonstrate a flexible and positive approach.
• Other requirements: Able to meet Occupational Health requirements, maintain confidentiality, and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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.

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.

Employer details

• Employer name: The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
• Address: Trustwide UK, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/