Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated nursing team. The role includes both working within the inpatient area and a busy Outpatient Dressings Clinic. This is a great opportunity to develop wound care skills as well as joining a team who deliver an excellent nurse led service. Peanut Ward is a regional referral centre for children who sustained minor to moderate burns injuries, as well as other types of trauma. The service also provides excellent care for children needing Maxillo-Facial and Ophthalmic treatment.The QVH NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with the whole organisation focused on the patient and quality care. We have a fantastic international reputation and are proud of our heritage as pioneers of plastic surgery.With the opportunity and support to develop both professionally and personally we expect our nurses to actively contribute to our continued success. We received "outstanding" for care in our CQC report.Informal visits are welcomed. If you do not hold current NMC registration you will automatically not be shortlisted for this role. Main duties of the job Caring for pre-op patients, post op patients and dressing clinic patients. Care and preparation of children undergoing plastic surgery or maxillofacial surgery. Care and support of Children with burns injuries in the outpatient dressing clinic. Support of parents whose children are undergoing surgery. Managing the ward on a day to day basis, leading shifts, preparing for the next shift and supporting junior staff and working alongside management to ensure that safe and quality patient care is provided. 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 276-6921281-AfC Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities Care and preparation of children undergoing plastic surgery or maxillofacial surgery. Care and support of Children with burns injuries in the outpatient dressing clinic. Support of parents whose children are undergoing surgery. In charge shifts, ensuring the appropriate allocation in relation to skill mix and patient needs, escalating concerns in real time to management and working together to formulate plans to overcome difficulties. Leading shifts, team working, problem solving, supporting junior staff, responsibility for own link role. To facilitate workflow and communication within the ward team and larger MDT. Job description Job responsibilities Care and preparation of children undergoing plastic surgery or maxillofacial surgery. Care and support of Children with burns injuries in the outpatient dressing clinic. Support of parents whose children are undergoing surgery. In charge shifts, ensuring the appropriate allocation in relation to skill mix and patient needs, escalating concerns in real time to management and working together to formulate plans to overcome difficulties. Leading shifts, team working, problem solving, supporting junior staff, responsibility for own link role. To facilitate workflow and communication within the ward team and larger MDT. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience caring for paediatric surgical patients Experience of working with complex wound management Experience of teaching nursing skills including pre and post- operative assessments, wound care and safe discharge planning to junior staff Shift Management/ leader experience Shift Management/ leader experience Experience of nursing care of patients admitted for day case theatre services Desirable Experience managing safeguarding issue Experience caring for burns and plastics/maxillofacial surgery patients Qualifications Essential NMC registration as a paediatric nurse Significant post-registration experience Desirable Management, Leadership and team working Training Management of the Burn Injured Patient Module/ ENB 264 Skills Essential IT skills with microsoft and other computer systems Desirable Paediatric blood sampling Person Specification Experience Essential Experience caring for paediatric surgical patients Experience of working with complex wound management Experience of teaching nursing skills including pre and post- operative assessments, wound care and safe discharge planning to junior staff Shift Management/ leader experience Shift Management/ leader experience Experience of nursing care of patients admitted for day case theatre services Desirable Experience managing safeguarding issue Experience caring for burns and plastics/maxillofacial surgery patients Qualifications Essential NMC registration as a paediatric nurse Significant post-registration experience Desirable Management, Leadership and team working Training Management of the Burn Injured Patient Module/ ENB 264 Skills Essential IT skills with microsoft and other computer systems Desirable Paediatric blood sampling Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)