Band 3 HCA - Mental Health Acute Inpatient

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment partner is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for its Acute Mental Health team in Guernsey. The role offers a higher-than-UK salary, annual bonuses, and relocation payments. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and NVQ3 qualification. This position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment in the Channel Islands, known for its scenic beauty and low crime rate.

Benefits

Annual bonus of £1,605

Relocation payment of £5,000

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience in an Acute Mental Health setting.
• Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.
• Independent and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Join the Acute Inpatient team providing care to patients.
• Facilitate early discharge with active involvement in discharge planning.

Skills

Experience in Acute Mental Health

Teamwork

Passionate about care

Education

Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from experienced Healthcare Assistants with specific experience in Acute Mental Health to join the Acute Inpatient team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Unit is the only Acute Inpatient facility on the island of Guernsey, for patients experiencing severe symptoms requiring a period of inpatient stay. The Unit aims to provide care in the least restrictive environment, reduce service users' vulnerability to crisis and maximise their resilience and minimise the length of hospital admission by facilitating early discharge with active involvement in discharge planning.

Please note: Staff Accommodation is not available for this role, although there is a housing permit and option for private rented accommodation available. Applicants should research the cost of private rented accommodation on Guernsey before applying. Employer sponsorship is not offered with this post and if not a UK or Irish national you must hold unrestricted and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK to be considered for this post.

Guernsey has adopted the NHS AfC banding system, but has applied their own salary scales. The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements: 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter Port, the island's capital.

The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital, and supporting people in the wider community. All of this is reliant on the excellent calibre of healthcare staff recruited to a very high standard.

Requirements

• At least 2 years relevant experience in an Acute Mental Health setting.
• Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.
• Passionate about working with Acute Mental Health.
• The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to delivering high quality care.
• Independent and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK (not requiring employer sponsorship).

Benefits

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• An annual bonus of £1,605.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• A generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
• A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
• *Full T&C in relocation directive

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.