Staff Nurse - St Andrews' Burns Intensive Care Unit

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in a renowned burns intensive care unit. This role offers the opportunity to care for complex patients while receiving structured support for professional growth. As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will be encouraged to develop new skills in a compassionate environment that values experience and enthusiasm. This position promises not just a job, but a fulfilling career where your contributions make a significant impact on patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in caring for others through employment, education, or voluntary work.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct and deliver high-quality patient care.
• Lead by example and demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly team at the renowned St. Andrews Centre Burns Intensive Care Unit. Our unit provides 24/7 care to both adult and paediatric patients, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth.

Existing ward experience can be built upon, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. We provide structured support through our clinical facilitation team and senior nursing staff. Clinical progression is encouraged within our large, multidisciplinary team. Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Applicants should demonstrate compassion and empathy, with relevant experience in caring for others through employment, education, training, or voluntary work.

Your role involves caring for complex Burns and Medical Skin Loss patients requiring intensive and high dependency nursing care.

Main Duties

1. Ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, individualised patient care and enhance the patient experience.
2. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document holistic care that respects patients' dignity and beliefs, maintaining effective communication within the care team, with patients, relatives, and visitors.
3. Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; participate in educational and professional development; uphold evidence-based practice; and adhere to organisational policies and local competency frameworks.
4. Lead by example, embodying the trust's values and behaviours, and demonstrate ongoing professional development tailored to individual, team, and organisational needs.

About Us

We are committed to delivering excellent local and specialist services in partnership with MSE Health and Care Partnership. Our goal is to improve health and wellbeing in a compassionate manner, providing a respectful and vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career progression.

We value experience, outlook, and enthusiasm—seeking dynamic, forward-thinking individuals. We offer a supportive working environment with flexible options and opportunities for training and career development.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 390-B&D-BR-3227

Location: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Additional Job Responsibilities

As a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation, we aim to deliver excellent services and foster staff development. You will be an ambassador for our values—being kind, professional, and positive—and contribute to holistic, individualised patient care. Please see the attached detailed Job Description for more information. We look forward to your application!