Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior ODP

Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior ODP Overview

This position presents an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse or Senior Operating Department Practitioner (SODP) to join the Anaesthetics and Recovery Team at Band 6 level. The role is part of an innovative workforce transformation aimed at creating a fully integrated perioperative team, combining previously separate roles to enhance patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

The successful candidate will possess the clinical expertise, leadership skills, and enthusiasm necessary to help shape this new operational model. Working closely with the Band 7 leadership team, the post holder will serve as a role model, aiding in the development of staff who are undertaking the dual-role pathway and assisting new team members in gaining confidence and competence in both Anaesthetic and Recovery practices.

Main Duties

• Provide expert clinical care within both Anaesthetic and Recovery environments.
• Support and supervise staff engaged in dual-role training and competency programs.
• Act as a preceptor, mentor, and role model for newly appointed practitioners.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and best practices across the perioperative pathway.
• Assist with the induction, education, and ongoing professional development of staff.
• Coordinate patient care and support operational flow within the department.
• Lead by example in fostering effective communication, teamwork, and collaborative working across Anaesthetics and Recovery.
• Contribute to workforce development and the successful implementation of the integrated service model.

The role will initially require the post holder to work Monday to Friday for the first 12 to 18 months, with a reduced need for weekend, night, and on-call duties. After the initial phase, the post holder will transition to the standard Band 6 rota, sharing shift work, including nights, weekends, and on-call commitments, in accordance with service requirements.

We are a flexible working-friendly organization and encourage discussions about accommodating flexible working arrangements that suit both the service and the individual.

For further details about the position, please refer to the attached documents regarding staff benefits and additional information about careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Diploma in a health-related subject, with a commitment to pursue degree-level study.
• Specialist qualification relevant to the role or previous experience.
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Previous post-registration experience that is relevant and recent.
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context.
• Experience with adult and child safeguarding.
• Good IT skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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