Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse – Burns Specialist Care

Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse – Burns Specialist Care Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Burns Specialist Care team for a motivated Band 6 Nurse with a keen interest in Burns and Plastics Specialist nursing. The ideal candidate will have previous acute experience as a burns nurse, although this is desirable rather than mandatory. You will be an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team, ensuring that both inpatients and outpatients receive the high-quality care necessary to meet their holistic needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to thrive in this challenging environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programs.
• Manage a caseload of patients in the ward or Burns Unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various wound dressings and perform dressing changes.
• Assess wounds for signs of infection and provide appropriate care.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care in accordance with Trust Policies.
• Supervise junior qualified staff and provide guidance.
• Teach both qualified and unqualified staff in clinical settings.

Requirements

• Good general education and Registered Nurse (Level 1) qualification.
• Completion of a recognized Teaching and Assessing course (e.g., MSPP/PASS).
• Evidence of continued professional development, including an Advanced Burn Care Module.
• Experience as a Band 5 nurse in a burns ward.
• Experience teaching students and healthcare assistants in a clinical environment.
• Desirable: Previous experience as a shift/team leader and additional experience in another specialty, such as plastic surgery.
• Essential skills include clear written and verbal communication in English, IT literacy, good time management, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements including full-time, part-time, job share, and agile working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
• Access to NHS discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy workforce.

This position is located at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL, United Kingdom. The salary range for this role is £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part-time). The closing date for applications is 22 October 2026. For further inquiries, please contact Deputy Ward Manager Ana Joy Uy at [email protected] or call 01296315040.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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