Burns Care Advisor inEast Grinstead inEast Grinstead PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
Additionally, the advisor will collaborate with other Burn Nurse Advisors to share knowledge and best practices, contribute to the development of competency frameworks, and participate in research and audit activities. The position is part of a network of similar roles across the London and South East England Burn Network, emphasizing continuous development and support within the profession. The job may evolve over time to adapt to the changing needs of the network and the personal development of the post holder.
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.
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.
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 the initial management of a patient with
Liaise closely with other Burn Nurse Advisors to share skills and knowledge and ensure relevant skills are disseminated, learning and knowledge shared, etc.
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.
To undertake any other reasonable duties, responsibilities or projects as requested commensurate with the postholder'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.
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