Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 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.