Orthopaedic Surgical Ward - Staff Nurse

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Orthopaedic-experienced Staff Nurses to join their dynamic teams in a major health facility on the picturesque Island of Guernsey. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-equipped environment treating a variety of elective and trauma Orthopaedic conditions. With a competitive salary range and generous benefits, including relocation assistance and a higher-than-UK salary, this position is ideal for those looking for a rewarding career in a beautiful setting. Experience a friendly community with a mild climate and enjoy the perks of living on an island renowned for its stunning beaches and rich history.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Generous 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

Continental lifestyle with low crime rate

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Minimum one year of UK-based post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the busy Elective and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgical Ward teams.
• Provide excellent care supported by modern equipment.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Post-registration experience

Trauma care

Elective surgical care

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably Orthopaedic-experienced Staff Nurses to join our client's busy Elective and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgical Ward teams at the major health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Hospital's Orthopaedic service treats a wide variety of elective and trauma Orthopaedic conditions and comprises an established trauma inpatient ward and a new 9-bedded inpatient unit specifically for elective cases - predominantly hips and knees.
Both units are supported by a seven-bed ITU/ Surgical HDU and a three-bed Medical HDU / CCU, with advanced technology.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales. 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 harbor 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. Providing excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

Person requirements:
Registered Nurse with full registration with the NMC.
Minimum of one year's UK-based post-registration experience in an Orthopaedic Surgical Ward setting with some experience in trauma and/or elective cases.

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 2 & 4 years (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

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