Sister / Charge Nurse / ODP

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Band 6 Registered Nurse/ODP to join their Post Anaesthetic Care Unit. The role involves acting as clinical lead, managing day-to-day operations, and supporting junior staff to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse/ODP certification and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in patient care every day.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries and childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to lead and manage in a clinical setting.
• Experience in patient safety and care management.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical lead for the Post Anaesthetic Care setting.
• Manage daily operations of the PACU.
• Supervise and support junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP certification

Job description

Overview

Are you a Registered Nurse/ODP with a passion for delivering high quality care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Nurse/ODP to join our dynamic team in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit in Wakefield. We are looking for a self-motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to enable and empower their team. Strong leadership and performance management is an integral aspect of this role, with patient safety and experience underpinning all aspects of the efficient running of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical lead for the Post Anaesthetic Care setting on a shift to shift basis.
• Assist in providing day to day management of PACU and ensure a safe and functional unit at all times.
• Ensure a high quality service is delivered to patients and carers.
• Supervise and support junior MDT members and contribute to the ongoing smooth running of the department.
• Effectively communicate to, and support, patients and their family and carers.

About Us

The Mid-Yorkshire Trust has 25 general theatres and three obstetric theatres across three sites in Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury, delivering a dynamic and challenging range of clinical specialties. The PACU comprises 28 bays and continues the high quality care provided within the theatre environment. We have a dedicated team of clinical educators supporting and training our workforce with close links to the local universities. As a senior practitioner you will be responsible for supporting the Band 7 in providing day to day management of PACU.

Locations

Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury

Benefits

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 offer:

• NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support including onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and 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.