Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated staff nurses to join our nursing team, within our Older Adult and Dementia Assessment unit. We have both full and part time posts available.
We have excellent staff/patient ratios which gives staff the time to spend therapeutic time with their patients. We offer flexible shift patterns across 24/7.
We offer a generous relocation and support package, as well as excellent opportunities for personal and professional development! This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of in house and University courses.
Jersey is the largest and most southerly of the Channel Islands, it is located just 14 miles from the
French coast and 100 miles south of mainland Britain. Covering 45 square miles and shaped by the sea, Jersey is well known for its truly magnificent sandy beaches, sheltered coves and crystal clear waters.
The islands status as a Crown Dependency gives the jurisdiction constitutional rights of self-government and judicial independence.
Jerseys proximity to France adds a distinctly European feel to the islands ambiance. With a top class education system, favourable tax regime, daily flights to international airports and a relaxed and secure location, Jersey offers an enviable work and life balance.
If you are passionate about nursing, patient focused and have an eye for detail we would like to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the Mental Health services. You will plan and deliver an effective and competent level of care, be fully aware of the needs of the patients and drive the standard in patient care.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleauges, patients and relatives. Supervise the care given by Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and training as appropriate.
About us
Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where youre exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.- Keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.- Contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.- Maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.- Co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care.- Demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.- Contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.- Participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.- Demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.- Demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.- Consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.- Take responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures- Maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information.- Demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills.- Understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff.- Seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for life-long learning.- Assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning.- Make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area.- Contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area.
NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practice or demands of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.- Keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.- Contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.- Maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.- Co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care.- Demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.- Contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.- Participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.- Demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.- Demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.- Consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.- Take responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures- Maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information.- Demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills.- Understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff.- Seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for life-long learning.- Assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning.- Make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area.- Contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area.
NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practice or demands of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - 1st Level Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- - 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
- - Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- - 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
- - Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- - Ability to manage risks and complaints
- - Excellent communications and team working skills
- - Basic Keyboard skills
- - Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the States of Jersey tier 6 core accountabilities attributes and behaviour indicators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - 1st Level Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- - 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
- - Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- - 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
- - Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- - Ability to manage risks and complaints
- - Excellent communications and team working skills
- - Basic Keyboard skills
- - Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the States of Jersey tier 6 core accountabilities attributes and behaviour indicators.
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.
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.
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)