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Staff Nurse (Band 5), Surgical - De Sausmarez Ward

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Type:	Permanent
Hours:	Full Time
Reference:	63806

Full Description

Service Area

Hospital Services

Grade: Band 5 - 30,566 35,513 BAR 36,501 - 39,560 per annum

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The States of Guernsey is looking for Orthopaedic Staff Nurses to join their Orthopaedic Unit.

The Unit currently consists of 15 beds, covering both elective and trauma, including joint replacement, upper limb, hand/foot surgery, management of spinal injuries and general orthopaedic trauma.

This specialty is a developing service to involve pre assessment, out-reach, discharge planning and enhanced recovery. It embraces inter professional working, having close working relationships with, for example, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and the Discharge Planning Team.

This environment provides an excellent grounding for nurses committed to high-quality care that are embarking/developing their careers. All new staff are mentored through an induction preceptorship period; whilst ongoing personal development and education are actively encouraged.

See link below for Job Description.

Job Description

We offer a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to our competitive pay, annual bonus.

Furthermore we offer subsidised accommodation for those travelling to the Island alone, and an 8 year employment permit for those wishing to bring a partner or family. Please see the link below for further information regarding this.

Terms and conditions apply to all bonuses, relocation package, accommodation, travel and employment permits.

Please click on the links below to find out more about living and working in Guernsey.

Living and Working in Guernsey

Getting to know Guernsey

Relocation Information 2022

Employment Permit Information

Contact: Ruth Hargreaves, Ward Sister on tel. 01481 220000 or email Ruth.Hargreaves@gov.gg

Please do not submit a CV to the contacts shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team at healthjobs@gov.gg or on tel. 01481 747394

Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. This should be in addition to any CV or cover letter supplied and should have clear examples of how each is met. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above.

The information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references will be taken up prior to interview.

Appointment to this role will be subject to the following pre-employment checks which will be completed following an offer of employment:

Satisfactory references which must include one from the candidate's current line manager
Occupational Health Clearance
Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check. Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving, but not limited to, theft violence, dishonesty, fraud, vulnerable individuals and children
Confirmation of required qualifications / registrations
Possession of a valid Right to Work document

Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements sufficiently he/she may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and the postholder has demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.

We offer a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to our competitive pay, annual bonus and our additional bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two and four years.