Description:

Staff Nurse (Band 5), Acute Adult Mental Health

Adult Community Services

Grade: Band 5 £36,899 - £42,779 BAR £43,954 - £47,590 per annum.

Full Time

The States of Guernsey follows evidence-based models of care and promotes close team working in partnership with other mental health services and agencies.

Our client is looking for Nurses, who are passionate about what they do, to work as part of their mental health teams. You will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team and autonomously to patients in a modern purpose-built facility.

Why Guernsey:

·       Excellent health service

·       Career progression opportunities

·       Beautiful island location in the English Channel, between UK and France

·       Generous relocation package provided

·       Tax capped at 20%

Requirements:

·       Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC

·       Motivation to work towards the continued improvement and development of the service being delivered.

·       Willingness to engage in projects to enhance the delivery of care – inclusive of regular audits.

·       Autonomously undertake the role of Nurse Lead in the coordination of service user care within a multi-disciplinary team approach.

·       Evidence of effective Communication/ Interpersonal skills.

·       Evidence of Enthusiasm / Motivation for this role and use of initiative.

·       Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, offering 24 hours service delivery

·       Be able to demonstrate good time keeping and time management skills.

·       Demonstrate the importance of accurate record keeping and ability to audit such records for acceptable minimum standards.

·       Demonstrate willingness and the ability to undertake training in the physical management of violence and aggression.

·       Be able to provide support and VQ evidence for team members undertaking further qualifications within the workplace.

·       Demonstrate a caring and empathic approach to individuals treating service users with dignity and respect.

·       In the absence of more senior team members demonstrate the ability to lead the team within the remit of the organisations policies, procedures and guidelines.

·       Demonstrate high levels of motivation and drive, using initiative, innovation and working towards the wider organisations vision.

·       Good level of general fitness.

·       To be an effective team worker.

·       Demonstrate the capacity to treat service users with equality and diversity respecting their individual rights and contributing to good practice standards and guidelines.

·       For the post holder to work within the remit of the Recovery Model.

DESIRABLE

·       Driving Licence – current and valid

Note;

·       Our client offers a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to their competitive pay (better than the UK) and annual bonus and additional bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two- and four-years’ service.

·       Furthermore, our client offers subsidised accommodation for those travelling to the Island alone, and an 8-year employment permit for those wishing to bring a partner or family.

·       Terms and conditions apply to all bonuses, relocation package, accommodation, travel, and employment permits.

Applicants must be authorised to live and work in Guernsey; sponsorship is not available.

To apply:

·       Email an updated CV to; Catriona.Kelly@cplhealthcare.com

·       Phone for further information: +353 91 507504