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States of Guernsey

Registration and Inspection Officer

The closing date is 12 September 2025

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Job summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Registration and Inspection Officer to join the Quality and Patient Safety Team within HSC.

Main duties of the job

The main function of the role is to register and inspect care homes in Guernsey and prepare reports for the Head of Quality & Patient Safety, Health & Social Care. An inspection service is also provided for Alderney.Actively participate in implementing new legislation on registration and inspection locally, and monitor compliance with the legislation and voluntary code of practice. Advise staff working in public and private sector homes on relevant subjects and legislation etc.Provide expert advice to the public and private sector on registration and inspection issues.

About us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,579 to £73,085 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-25-0135

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Update, implement and evaluate tools for inspecting nursing and residential homes,which is compatible with the local code of practice.

2. One full Care Home inspection must be undertaken and reported annually. This maybe followed up with unannounced visits at the Inspectors discretion. Spotcheck visitswill be undertaken when any concerns are brought to the Inspectors attention.

3. Act to enforce legislation where necessary, in consultation with the Head of Quality &Patient Safety.

4. Provide an advisory service to care homes managers and owners.

5. Liaise with other professionals who inspect homes i.e. Deputy Chief Pharmacist, StatesFire and Rescue Service, Environmental Health Officers etc.

6. Compile an annual report on the activity and quality of Guernsey Care Homes for theDepartment and compile ad hoc reports as required.

7. Manage a database to track all activities leading up to the approval and registration ofnew homes. Actively manage the registration procedure, producing recommendationwhere required for Committee approval.

8. Liaise with people who wish to set up care homes in the Bailiwick and guide themthrough the registration process, advising on planning, equipping, staffing and otherissues as appropriate. To report on this to the Head of Quality & Patient Safety andprepare recommendations for Committee approval.

9. Actively participate in the implementation of new legislation and any associatedstandards for the registration and inspection of residential and nursing homes.

10. Reassess dependence of patients and residents when asked or when concerned aboutlevel of care intervention being given.

11. Monitor accidents/incidents and advise homes on outcomes.

12. Attend forums for managers to discuss the issues affecting care delivery.

13. Directly line manage the lead officer for Registrations.

14. Assist homes in increasing awareness of the evidence base of best practice.

15. Undertake other duties as required and agreed with the Head of Quality & Patient Safety.

16. Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of service users, staff and oneself, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (General) (Guernsey)Ordinance, 1987 - attend MASH meetings and conferences for safeguarding asneeded.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Update, implement and evaluate tools for inspecting nursing and residential homes,which is compatible with the local code of practice.

2. One full Care Home inspection must be undertaken and reported annually. This maybe followed up with unannounced visits at the Inspectors discretion. Spotcheck visitswill be undertaken when any concerns are brought to the Inspectors attention.

3. Act to enforce legislation where necessary, in consultation with the Head of Quality &Patient Safety.

4. Provide an advisory service to care homes managers and owners.

5. Liaise with other professionals who inspect homes i.e. Deputy Chief Pharmacist, StatesFire and Rescue Service, Environmental Health Officers etc.

6. Compile an annual report on the activity and quality of Guernsey Care Homes for theDepartment and compile ad hoc reports as required.

7. Manage a database to track all activities leading up to the approval and registration ofnew homes. Actively manage the registration procedure, producing recommendationwhere required for Committee approval.

8. Liaise with people who wish to set up care homes in the Bailiwick and guide themthrough the registration process, advising on planning, equipping, staffing and otherissues as appropriate. To report on this to the Head of Quality & Patient Safety andprepare recommendations for Committee approval.

9. Actively participate in the implementation of new legislation and any associatedstandards for the registration and inspection of residential and nursing homes.

10. Reassess dependence of patients and residents when asked or when concerned aboutlevel of care intervention being given.

11. Monitor accidents/incidents and advise homes on outcomes.

12. Attend forums for managers to discuss the issues affecting care delivery.

13. Directly line manage the lead officer for Registrations.

14. Assist homes in increasing awareness of the evidence base of best practice.

15. Undertake other duties as required and agreed with the Head of Quality & Patient Safety.

16. Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of service users, staff and oneself, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (General) (Guernsey)Ordinance, 1987 - attend MASH meetings and conferences for safeguarding asneeded.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Hold a recognised level 5 management qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience in care of older people.
  • Experience of working to and evaluation and monitoring of standards for the care of older people
  • Proven experience of managing staff.
  • Proven ability to produce reports and other correspondence to a high standard.
  • Self motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Hold a recognised level 5 management qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience in care of older people.
  • Experience of working to and evaluation and monitoring of standards for the care of older people
  • Proven experience of managing staff.
  • Proven ability to produce reports and other correspondence to a high standard.
  • Self motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Steve Winterflood

steve.winterflood@gov.gg

01481224181

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,579 to £73,085 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-25-0135

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


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