Island Cottage Hospital Staff Nurse

We are seeking an experienced General Nurse for a unique opportunity to join the team at the 'cottage' Hospital on the beautiful Isle of Alderney, in the Channel Islands.

The Hospital is the only healthcare facility on the island, delivering a range of healthcare services for the 2,300 people of Alderney.
Supported by local GPs, the small but vital hospital has 14 continuing-care beds and 8 general-care beds, primarily used for general medical and some minor injuries admissions.
Acutely ill, maternity, and pediatric patients are treated in nearby Guernsey, which sends a critical care team if necessary to stabilize and transfer.

This is an exciting and varied role, where you will have time to care for your patients.
You will rotate across all areas of care including admissions, general inpatients, elderly care, and treatment room.
You will act as a supervisor to nursing auxiliaries and support newly qualified staff in post.
You will quickly become integral to the very fabric of the island, looking after those who need it most.

Alderney is the third largest of the five islands that make up the 'Bailiwick' of Guernsey, not far from the French coast. The island boasts elegant beaches, historic fortifications, and a small castle.
Alderney offers a relaxed way of life in a safe environment, where quality time is easy to find and where a beach or stunning cliff top view is at the end of every road and path. It offers a great selection of places to eat, a fascinating history, and unique wildlife and birdlife.

The States of Guernsey (including Alderney) has adopted the AfC banding system but has applied its own salary scale.
The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

Person requirements:
- Registered Nurse with full registration with the NMC.
- At least one year post-registration experience with experience in Acute/General Medicine admissions.
- Newly or soon-to-qualify Nurses with appropriate placement experience are welcome to apply, subject to the current numbers of available senior staff in post at the time.
- A very flexible approach to a unique rural and remote setting and a willingness to rotate to all parts of the hospital as required.

The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey (incl. Alderney) include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter).
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT.
- A relocation payment of £6,600*.
- Three months free on-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*.
- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive.

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Nursing staff.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the unique challenges of Remote/Island Nursing places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.