Staff Nurse, London Burns Centre - Burns, Band 5
An amazing opportunity has arisen for Band 5 clinic job for a Staff Nurse to join the specialist team at the Adult Burns Centre, based in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
The unit is comprised of, 2x ITU, 2x HDU, 12x Ward beds, 2x Outpatient clinics rooms; we also have an operating theatre within the unit. The centre works within the wider London and South East England Burns Network, being a leading centre for Burns care throughout South East England.
We are looking for NMC registered staff nurses with 12 months or more general nursing experience who would like the opportunity to gain experience in this exciting and specialist field. Candidates should have a keen interest in Burns/Plastic Surgery or HDU. Candidates must be enthusiastic to learn new skills and knowledge within the Burns speciality.
WE WILL CLOSE THE ADVERT ONCE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
The Staff Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality patient care, whilst working in close co-operation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
The Staff Nurse Will
- Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
- Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
- Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their careers, autonomously and as part of a team.
- Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, careers and staff at all times.
- Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
- Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zoe Smith Job title: Ward Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 02033152512
