Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Burns Specialist Care
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Burns Specialist Care for a motivated Band 6 Nurse with an interest in Burns and Plastics Specialist nur...
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.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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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 workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised Teaching and assessing course (e.g. MSPP/PASS)
- Evidence of further continued professional development (Advance Burn Care Module, MSPP/PASS)
- Extended Nurse Training
Experience
Essential: - Experience as a band 5 nurse in a burns ward; - Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff in the clinical setting
Desirable: - Previous experience as shift/team leader (desirable); - Additional experience in a speciality other than burns (e.g. plastic surgery)
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good and clear written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work required shift pattern
- Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice
- IT literate
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership ability
Desirable: - Knowledge of current issues
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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