ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT: ISABELLE MOIR SPECIALIST BURNS NURSE

What years were you at Pipers?

I was at Pipers from 2011 to 2018, which took me from Year 6 to Year 13

What subjects did you study at A Level?

Psychology, History, Religious Studies and AS Biology

What did you do after you left?

I studied a BNurs in Adult Nursing at the University of Birmingham, and then a Level 7 Advanced Burns Care course at the University of East Anglia.

What are you doing now?

I am currently a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Burns Uni at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham

What do you enjoy the most about your job?

I am able to help those people who have been through sometimes life changing injuries and help them to get better. As a nurse I am in a very privileged position to support some vulnerable individuals and it is something I wouldn’t ever change

Was there any particular inspiration that led you to this career?

There was no particular inspiration that led me into Nursing it was always something I was naturally drawn to. I loved watching programmes like Casualty or 24 hours in A&E and I admired the staff that dedicated their time to helping others and I knew that was something I wanted to do.

What kind of skills does your job involve?

Communication is key, both with patients and with my colleagues. Alongside that, teamwork, proactivity and of course compassion

What advice would you give to any students thinking about a career in Nursing?

Gaining work experience in the field you have an interest in is really important, especially when considering a career such as nursing. It’s important to get an understanding of what the role will entail before embarking on the career as it can sometimes be very intense, but incredibly rewarding, nonetheless.