States of Guernsey

Senior Staff Nurse

The closing date is 05 April 2026

Job summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the Rapid Response and Reablement Team within Community Health and Social Care Services.Adult Community Health and Social Care Services is a multidisciplinary team containing Community Nurses, Social Workers, Social Care and support staff.

As a Senior Staff Nurse in the Rapid Response and Reablement Service, the post holder will work alongside the Team Lead and therapists in the management of the team and a defined caseload to provide high quality patient care.

To provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care through multidisciplinary work, and to assist the Team Lead to undertake performance reviews and regular supervision of the team members.

Main duties of the job

Adult Community Health and Social Care Services is a multidisciplinary team containing Community Nurses, Social Workers, Social Care and support staff.

As a Senior Staff Nurse in the Rapid Response and Reablement Service, the post holder will work alongside the Team Lead and therapists in the management of the team and a defined caseload to provide high quality patient care.

To provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care through multidisciplinary work, and to assist the Team Lead to undertake performance reviews and regular supervision of the team members.

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 arelatively smallHealth 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 withgreat careeropportunities, 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

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,152 to £62,310 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-26-0038

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.

To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.

To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentation which require intervention, knowing when to escalate as appropriate.

To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient/service user care.

To promote patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.

To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition to guide decision making.

Within field of expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.

To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and their support networks.

To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the postholders sphere of responsibility.

To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.

To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.

To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.

To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentation which require intervention, knowing when to escalate as appropriate.

To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient/service user care.

To promote patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.

To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition to guide decision making.

Within field of expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.

To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and their support networks.

To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the postholders sphere of responsibility.

To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.

To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with substantive experience at Band 5 level in a community setting
  • Current registration with NMC
  • Diploma in relevant field
  • Ability to commute within the Island, with access to an appropriate means of transport
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with substantive experience at Band 5 level in a community setting
  • Current registration with NMC
  • Diploma in relevant field
  • Ability to commute within the Island, with access to an appropriate means of transport

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:

Nikita Burnett

nikita.burnett@gov.gg

01481220000

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,152 to £62,310 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-26-0038

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU


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