The post holder will be responsible for implementing and evaluating the provision of high quality, evidence-based, multi-professional training and education to all primary and secondary services within the catchment area of the Burns Service (regional area), in relation to the initial management and referral of patients with a burn injury.
The post holder must ensure that the delivery of education and training meets the requirements of the National Burn Care Standards (2004) and contribute to audit and research accordingly.
Main duties of the job
1. Developing, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating burns education programmes within the catchment area, in relation to the initial management and referral of a patient with a burn injury.
2. Develop and deliver specific and relevant teaching programmes for all disciplines and grades of staff in order to ensure all staff are equipped to deliver care in the initial management of a patient with a burn injury.
3. Liaise closely with other Burn Nurse Advisors to share skills and knowledge and ensure relevant skills are disseminated and learning and knowledge shared.
4. Provide advice on role competencies and contribute to the development of relevant competencies for registered nurses, students of nursing, assistant practitioners and clinical support workers.
5. To undertake any other reasonable duties, responsibilities or projects as requested commensurate with the post holder's skills, knowledge and experience.
This is one of a number of similar posts across the London and South East of England Burn Network. The post holder will be expected to link with other post holders to share best practice and to develop systems for clinical supervision across a peer group for individual support and decision-making.
This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the LSEBN and its services, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached which gives a full overview of the job role and person specification.
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
* NMC Registered
* Minimum of 2 years acute burns experience
Desirable
* Degree Level Education
Education
Essential
* EMSB
* Supporting learners in practice
Desirable
* Burns Module
* Teaching experience with internal and external professionals
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Full driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of National Burn Care Standards
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead, West Sussex
RH19 3DZ
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