3971 - Sister / Charge Nurse (Generic)

The Theatre Arrivals Sister will provide effective clinical and operational leadership within the Theatre Admissions/Arrivals area, ensuring that patients are safely assessed, prepared and transferred through the perioperative pathway in a timely, compassionate and efficient manner.

Working as an experienced Registered Nurse, the post holder will provide visible leadership to the nursing and support team, promoting high standards of patient care, safety and professional practice. They will work closely with surgical, anaesthetic, theatre and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure that patients are appropriately prepared for their procedure and that the operating theatre pathway runs smoothly.

The post holder will act as a senior clinical resource within the department, supporting staff with complex clinical situations, escalation of concerns and effective decision-making., As the Band 6 Theatre Arrivals Sister, you will provide senior nursing leadership within the Theatre Arrivals area and ensure that patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care from arrival through to transfer into theatre.

Assess patients on arrival for surgery, ensuring they are appropriately prepared and clinically fit to proceed.

Complete and oversee essential pre-operative safety checks, including patient identity, consent, procedure, site marking, allergies, observations, investigations and relevant clinical documentation.

Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for anaesthesia and surgery, escalating any concerns.

Provide reassurance and support to patients and their relatives, helping to reduce anxiety.

Ensure that patient dignity, privacy, equality and individual needs are respected at all times.

Allocate staff and workload according to patient needs, clinical priorities and staff competence.

Support colleagues with complex patients and provide advice based on your clinical knowledge and experience.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs, recovery staff, ward teams and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care.

Promote and monitor compliance with infection prevention, medicines management, safeguarding and other Trust policies.

Help create a positive team culture where staff feel supported, valued and accountable for delivering excellent patient care.

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.