Health and Community Services

Senior Staff Nurse - General Medical & Respiratory

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Job summary

Bartlett Ward is an 18 bedded acute ward which is developing to provide an acute respiratory service for both infective and non-infective patients. We have a current nurse to patient ratio of 1 to 6 in the day and 1 to 9 at night, this is setto decrease to account for higher acuity. We are in the process of appointing a clinical ward Sister who will undertake on ward training and development. This in addition to the hospital having its own nurse education department that links in with a UK university, funding is generous for academic development for BSc, Masters and Doctorate. Ideally we are seeking those with experience of NIV, COVID-19 and acute respiratory, however training and competency is available for those with general acute, HDU and emergency care experience.

Main duties of the job

ROLE PURPOSE The post holder will act as a practitioner with professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions within a recognised clinical area.

ROLE CONTEXT This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence

About us

If you are looking to relocate to Jersey as a Registered Nurse then this is a very exciting opportunity for you, you will be supported by a relocation company and a financial package. which includes family relocation support. Your physical relocation company costs are organised by your consultant and are covered for up to £5000. A further £3000 is paid in your first wage. You are funded to attend for interview and a further visit for viewings of properties with your spouse orpartner.

You are granted 195.0 hours annual leave and on average 10 public holiday days per year equating to a further 75.0 hours leave. 2022 allowance was a generous 82.5 hours due to varying public holidays granted by the Government of Jersey to mark momentous historic occasions. This is versus the standard allowance of 8 in the NHS.

Jersey sits in the Bay of St Malo, 19 miles from the coast of France and 85 miles south of the English coast. Its population is just 99,000. We have beautiful beaches, a mild climate, plus great sport and social facilities. Our transport links to all major cities in the UK are excellent, with London only a 40-minute flight away. We have a limited amount of accommodation that can be provided for six months to help you settle in and decide where you want to live and we can help negotiate leases on properties for you.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,400.04 to £51,245.45 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-23-0209

Job locations

Jersey General Hopsital

Gloucester Street

St Helier

Channel Islands

JE1 3QS


Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE

The post holder will act as a practitioner with professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions within a recognised clinical area. ROLE CONTEXT This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE

The post holder will act as a practitioner with professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions within a recognised clinical area. ROLE CONTEXT This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION
  • 1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
  • 2 years post qualifying experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION
  • 1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
  • 2 years post qualifying experience

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.

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.

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

Health and Community Services

Address

Jersey General Hopsital

Gloucester Street

St Helier

Channel Islands

JE1 3QS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Jersey General Hopsital

Gloucester Street

St Helier

Channel Islands

JE1 3QS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Marie Haynes

m.haynes@health.gov.je

01534442829

Details

Date posted

24 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,400.04 to £51,245.45 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-23-0209

Job locations

Jersey General Hopsital

Gloucester Street

St Helier

Channel Islands

JE1 3QS


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