Contact
Phone: (02) 7825 1114
Location: Burns unit, Clubbe ward
About our service
The Burns unit at Westmead is the paediatric component of the NSW Severe Burn Injury service. We are the referral unit for all major paediatric burns in NSW, also caring for major plastic surgery and general surgical patients.
The hospital admits approximately 200 - 220 children with burns injuries each year, ranging from birth to 16 years old from all over NSW. The majority of burns patients admitted are aged between one and four years and have received scalds from hot drinks, jugs or bath water. Complex burns, including patients who require grafting, are reviewed and may be admitted to the burns unit for ongoing management.
Our philosophy is to provide the highest standard of burn injury care to the child and their family, both during and after hospital treatment. Treatment is under constant review and updated subject to relevant research.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using Consultmed to manage referrals. The Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely.
Consultmed questions and technical support: helpdesk@consultmed.co
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact helpdesk@consultmed.co.
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us on (02) 7825 1114.
Clubbe Ward
Clubbe Ward and the Burns and the Plastics Surgery Treatment Centre provide inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care to paediatric burns and plastic surgery patients under 16 years of age. The ward is shared ward with plastics and general surgery.
There are two treatment rooms on the ward for undertaking procedures such as wound dressings, debridement etc. This is a nurse-run service operated by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse consultant and registered nurse.
Our service is supported by a number of allied health staff, including physiotherapists, social workers, play therapists, a burns fellow and anaesthetist.
For more information on our wards and staying at the hospital see the Inpatient handbook.
Our history
Clubbe Ward is named after Sir Charles Clubbe, whose association with the Hospital commenced in 1884 and spanned almost fifty years. A brilliant surgeon, capable administrator and kindly man, he served as Honorary Surgeon and President of the Board of Management.
The ward opened in 1923 and has always cared for surgical patients. In the 1970's and 1980's there was an emphasis upon general and abdominal surgery. With the transfer to Westmead in 1995, the Burns Unit became the main focus but the ward still caters for some children with other conditions.
