Elective Orthopaedic Ward - Staff Nurse

We are seeking a capable and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our client's busy Elective Orthopaedic Ward team at their major health facility. Our client is situated on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Hospital's Orthopaedic service treats a wide variety of elective and trauma Orthopaedic conditions and comprises an established trauma inpatient ward and a new 9-bedded inpatient unit specifically for elective cases - predominantly hips and knees.

Both units are supported by a seven-bed ITU/ Surgical HDU and a three-bed Medical HDU / CCU, with advanced technology.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.

The current Guernsey Band 5 salary range is £34876 to £44981 plus an annual bonus of £1,517 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH (2022 salary negotiations are currently underway)

Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.

Providing excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

Person Requirements

Registered Nurse with full registration with the NMC.
Minimum of one year's post-registration experience in a Surgical Ward hospital setting with some experience in trauma and/or elective Orthopaedic
Nurses with a desire to develop further into Orthopaedics in a supported environment are also welcome to apply.
The Benefits Of Working In Guernsey Include

• A generous bonus scheme; £1,350 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter)
• A higher-than-UK salary.
• Three months initial free accommodation*
• Full T&C in relocation directive
• No Council tax or VAT
• 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.
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• A flat rate 20% income tax.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.