Band 5 Mental Health Staff Nurse - Acute Inpatient

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; 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 in the picturesque Channel Islands. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care in a supportive environment, focusing on patient resilience and early discharge. With a competitive salary range and generous benefits, including a relocation payment and free accommodation, this position promises an enriching experience both professionally and personally. Ideal candidates will possess a valid NMC Registration and have relevant acute mental health experience. Embrace a rewarding career in a beautiful location with a mild climate and welcoming community.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Generous annual bonus scheme

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

Three months initial free accommodation

On-site Staff Accommodation

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Friendly community

Low crime rate

Qualifications

• Valid NMC Registration as a Mental Health Nurse is required.
• Minimum of one year's post-graduate UK Acute Mental Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Ward Team providing care to patients.
• Facilitate early discharge and actively participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Care

Crisis Management

Discharge Planning

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Further Education in Mental Health

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 while minimising 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.

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's Port, the island's capital.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex and supporting people within the wider community. Guernsey provides excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Mental Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

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 show willingness to undertake further education.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of years 2 & 4 (ongoing annual bonus thereafter).
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• Three months initial free accommodation*
• On-site Staff Accommodation or 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.

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