Staff Nurse - Burns OPD - NHS - ref. c64748723
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Staff nurse.
Burns Outpatients and Outreach is a hands on nursing role specialising in the dressing and treatment of Burns. The role will sometimes require some driving as there are occasional mobile days in the community and we cover the East of England.
We are a small close knit team and are looking for someone dynamic and hard working to come and join us.
If interested apply now.
Main duties of the job- Provide specialised, holistic Burn care to Adults and children as part of the burns OPD/Burns Outreach team
- Provide specialist advice to referring agencies, promoting a consistent approach to management of patients with a burn injury across the London and South East Burns Network (LSEBN).
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job can involve some driving as we sometimes need to go to other hospitals and homes to give burns care, so you must hold a UK driving license.
This is a permanent role and we could consider full and part time candidates.
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Please note - we are unable to accept applications from individuals that do not currently possess full NMC registration as we are not currently running an OSCE programme.
Person specification
Communication
Essential criteria- Good written and verbal communication
- Computer literate
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full NMC Registration
Driving
Essential criteria- Full UK driving license and access to a car for business use
- Happy to use car for business purpose
Experience
Desirable criteria- Previous Burns and plastics Experience
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application