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Job summary

Main area
Burns
Grade
Band 5
Contract
7 months (Fixed term or secondment - Potential for fixed term to become permanant)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-B&P-BR-3131
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£29,970 Per Annum (Pro rata for part tme)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/02/2025 23:59

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Staff Nurse - Burns OPD

Band 5

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!

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Good written and verbal communication
Desirable criteria
  • Computer literate

registered nurse

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Burns and plastics experience

Driving

Essential criteria
  • Has driving license and car for business use
Desirable criteria
  • Happy to use car for business purpose

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tara Hanmer
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03004431141
Additional information

If I am not available please speak to one of my junior sisters, Jo, Trudy or Kelly.

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