Burn Care Nurse Advisor

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing education to all referring services. This education will involve who to refer, how to refer & also provide an education package for the patients who do not need referral.

Acting as a resource for all referring agencies for education, support and advice.

Developing, co-ordinating, 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

Facilitating two way communication and feedback between referring services and the burn service

Developing and participating in audit work to meet the requirements of the National Burn Care Standards

Promoting a consistent approach to the management of patients with a burn injury across the NBCODN

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.