Team Leader; Nurse

Overview

Are you a compassionate & motivated experienced Nurse / ODP looking to thrive on a Day Surgery Unit as a Team Leader/Sister. We are excited to offer this opportunity in our Day Surgery Unit at Barnsley Hospital and also provide staff to a newly opened Ophthalmology theatre based off site on a rotational basis.

We have an admissions area, 2 theatres & 1 Minor Operation room, a Stage 1 recovery and a Stage 2 recovery/discharge area within Day Surgery. We also have a procedure room in the Alhambra centre in Barnsley.

You will provide safe, high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment: admitting patients pre-operatively, work in theatre, recover patients (post-PACU), and safely discharging patients (you will be expected to work in at least 2 areas of the Unit).

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants. The post holder will be expected to lead a shift safely and effectively, deputise and take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Lead Practitioner. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other members of staff, students and may undertake research and clinical audits on the unit.

• As a Team Leader, you will be expected to support and supervise staff and students in the department and act as a role model for others. You will be expected to uphold high standards of care and maintain a safe and effective service in line with the NMC / HCPC Code and the Trust values.
• To provide safe, high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment: admitting patients pre-operatively, communicating closely and working with the theatre team, recovering patients (post-PACU), and safely discharging patients.
• The post holder will have multiple specialist skills pertaining to Day Surgery for managing patient admissions and discharges, giving patients advice and dealing with relatives in crisis situations.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance.

In 2024 s survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise, the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

We have a Day Surgery unit with admissions area, 2 theatres, 1 minor operation room, Stage 1 recovery, Stage 2 recovery/discharge area, and a procedure room in the Alhambra centre. The post requires you to work across at least 2 areas of the unit. We also provide staff to a newly opened Ophthalmology theatre off-site on a rotational basis.

• Experienced Nurse or ODP with perioperative care background.
• Specialist Day Surgery skills for managing patient admissions and discharges; advising patients and dealing with relatives in crisis situations.
• Ability to lead shifts, supervise staff and students, and deliver safe, high-quality care in line with NMC/HCPC and Trust values.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please check eligibility via the linked advert. Band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.