Job summary
- Main area
- Plastics Surgery and Burns
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCC8263851
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Burns Outreach /Burn Care Advisor
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Burns Specialist Care for a motivated Band 6 Nurse with an interest in Burns Specialist Outreach 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 will be expected to facilitate teaching in the community in liaison with community / GP services to ensure continued high-quality patient care is maintained and working within the framework of Trust policies
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and attending weekly MDT meetings to maintain the highest standards that will enhance the patients' experience and recovery.
Provide specialist burn care service to patients in community, be efficient in managing a patient caseload and able to support the patient’s families, carers and friends.
Working for our organisation
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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing course (MSPP/PASS)
- Evidence of further continued professional development (Advance Burn Care module, MSPP/PASS)
Desirable criteria
- Extended Nurse Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound 5 years' experience as a band 5 nurse in a burns ward
- Additional experience in a speciality other than burns (i.e. plastic surgery)
- Previous experience as Burns Outreach Nurse
- Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff in the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to verbally communicate clearly in English
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice
- Managerial and leadership ability
Desirable criteria
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel different community sites
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work required shift pattern
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ana Joy Uy
- Job title
- Deputy Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296315040
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