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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 Opthamolgy theatre based off site on a rotational basis. We have an admissions area, 2 Theatres & 1 Minor Operation rooms, a stage 1 recovery and a stage 2 recovery/discharge area in 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).
Job Responsibility:
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
Provide clinical supervision to other members of staff, students
May undertake research and clinical audits on the unit
Support and supervise staff and students in the department
Act as a role model for others
Uphold high standards of care and maintain a safe and effective service in line with the NMC / HCPC Code and the Trust values
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
Have multiple specialist skills pertaining to Day Surgery for managing patient admissions and discharges, giving patients advice and dealing with relatives in crisis situations
Requirements:
1st level registered nurse or Operating department practitioner
Mentor preparation qualification or equivalent
Willingness to do a management qualification or equivalent experience
Significant previous experience at E grade or equivalent
Clinical experience in a Day Surgery/Endoscopy setting
Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit
Knowledge and understanding of current health care issues
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of resource management
Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery