Band 5 Mental Health Staff Nurse - Acute Inpatient

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Mental Health Staff Nurses to join their Acute Inpatient Mental Health Ward Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a facility dedicated to providing care in the least restrictive environment, maximizing resilience, and minimizing hospital stays. With a competitive salary range, generous bonuses, and a flat income tax rate, this position not only offers financial benefits but also a chance to enjoy a friendly community with a low crime rate and a continental lifestyle. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Additional £3,000 bonus at completion of years 2 & 4

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

Three months initial free accommodation

On-site Staff Accommodation

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with valid NMC Registration required.
• Minimum of one year's post-graduate UK Acute Mental Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Ward Team.
• Provide care in the least restrictive environment and facilitate early discharge.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Acute Mental Health experience

Willingness to undertake further education

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic Mental Health Staff Nurses to join the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Ward Team at the major Health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The Unit is the only Acute Inpatient facility on the island of Guernsey, for working age 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; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

Person requirements:

1. Registered Mental Health Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
2. A minimum of one year's post-graduate UK Acute Mental Health experience.
3. Be working towards, or to show willingness to undertake further education.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

1. A higher-than-UK salary.
2. A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of years 2 & 4 (ongoing annual bonus thereafter).
3. A flat rate 20% income tax.
4. No Council tax or VAT.
5. A relocation payment of £5,000*.
6. Three months initial free accommodation*.
7. On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*.
8. A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive.