Helen Hadfield
Barnsley,North Yorkshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with strong leadership abilities at Band 6 level and above, demonstrating competence in both critical care and acute surgical ward environments. Known for excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centred care, with a flexible and adaptable . Proven ability to integrate quickly into new teams, make decisive decisions under pressure, and support families with compassionate communication. Exhibits excellent time management and organisational skills, committed to safe, evidence-based practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sister
Barnsley Foundation Trust Hospital
Barnsley , South Yorkshire
02.2022 - Current
- Providing clinical leadership and operational oversight for busy Respiratory HDU managing acutely unwell patients.
- Led nursing staff coordination, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective delegation for high-quality care.
- Delivering expert management of tracheostomies, non-invasive ventilation, and complex respiratory conditions (COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, asthma crises and post-critical-care step downs).
- Regular acting as nurse-in-charge, making rapid clinical decisions and liaising with MDT and critical care teams.
- Mentored junior nurses through supervision, competency assessments, and reflective practice to support growth.
- Ensured robust documentation, incident reporting, and adherence to clinical guidelines for quality improvement.
- Facilitated compassionate communication with patients and families during difficult conversations regarding prognosis.
Staff nurse
Barnsley Foundation Trust Hospital
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Delivered high-quality respiratory nursing care to acutely unwell patients requiring NIV, CPAP, and Airvo therapy.
- Performed hourly observations and escalated signs of deterioration promptly.
- Monitored NIV therapy settings, ensuring mask fit and patient tolerance.
- Administered medications and blood products according to prescriptions and Trust policies.
- Collaborated with ANPs and ICU teams to escalate care for deteriorating patients.
- Managed invasive line monitoring, including arterial lines and central venous catheters.
- Developed and evaluated personalised care plans within a multidisciplinary team.
- Provided clear communication and emotional support to patients and families.
- Ensure safe and effective admission and discharge planning to maintain continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and adhere to all governance, safety and infection control standards.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based respiratory nursing care to patients with complex clinical needs.
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored and assessed intubated, ventilated, or awake patients to ensure optimal care.
- Performed and recorded hourly observations, escalating any deterioration signs promptly.
- Administered medications and blood products safely as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilation for post-operative and critically unwell patients effectively.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as bronchoscopy and endotracheal intubation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and evaluate individualised care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during acute illness.
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with professional standards.
- Delivered health promotion and education to patients and relatives.
- Assisted with patient hygiene needs including washing, feeding and dressing when required.
- Implemented safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with clinical guidelines.
Staff nurse
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Led patient care management and oversaw ward operations as nurse in charge.
- Administered prescribed medications safely, adhering to policies and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular observations including BP, temperature, respiratory rate, and SpO₂ to monitor clinical status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust personalised care plans.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and families during care processes.
- Ensured safe admissions and effective discharge planning for all patients.
- Maintained precise, high-quality records while safeguarding patient confidentiality.
- Delivered health education and promotion initiatives to patients and relatives.
- Implement safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with clinical guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music
University of Huddersfield
09.2007 - 06.2010
BTEC - Music
Barnsley College
Barnsley 09.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
- Strong leadership skills at Band 6 level and above
- Competent in both critical care and acute surgical ward environments
- Excellent communication, teamwork and patient-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable — able to work safely in new settings, ideal for locum roles
- Highly adaptable and able to integrate quickly into new teams
- Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure
- Compassionate communicator, skilled in supporting families
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Committed to safe, evidence-based practice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sister
Barnsley Foundation Trust Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Staff nurse
Barnsley Foundation Trust Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2019 - 11.2020
Staff nurse
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
10.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Leeds
09.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music
University of Huddersfield
09.2007 - 06.2010
BTEC - Music
Barnsley College
09.2005 - 06.2007