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
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Jersey General Hopsital
Gloucester Street
St Helier
Channel Islands
JE1 3QS
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