Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Burns Specialist Care

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Burns Specialist Care for a motivated Band 6 Nurse with an interest in Burns and Plastics Specialist nursing. Previous acute experience as burns nurse would be desirable. You would be part of the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure our inpatients/outpatients receive the quality care that is essential to meet their holistic needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to enable you to work effectively within a challenging environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and/or implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Is expected to manage a caseload of patients on the ward environment or Burns Unit.

Has knowledge about different wound dressings and able to perform dressings changes.

Able to assess wounds and identify any signs of infection.

Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust Policies.

Is expected to supervise junior qualified staff

Is able and expected to teach qualified and unqualified staff.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Good general education
• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised Teaching and assessing course (e.g. MSPP/PASS)
• Evidence of further continued professional development (Advance Burn Care Module, MSPP/PASS)
• Extended Nurse Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a band 5 nurse in a burns ward
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff in the clinical setting

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader (desirable)
• Additional experience in a speciality other than burns (e.g. plastic surgery)

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good and clear written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work required shift pattern
• Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice
• IT literate
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Managerial and leadership ability

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues

Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Good general education
• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised Teaching and assessing course (e.g. MSPP/PASS)
• Evidence of further continued professional development (Advance Burn Care Module, MSPP/PASS)
• Extended Nurse Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a band 5 nurse in a burns ward
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff in the clinical setting

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader (desirable)
• Additional experience in a speciality other than burns (e.g. plastic surgery)

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good and clear written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work required shift pattern
• Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice
• IT literate
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Managerial and leadership ability

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

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