Overview
Applications are invited from experienced Healthcare Assistants with specific experience in Acute Mental Health to join the Acute Inpatient team on the Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The Unit is the only Acute Inpatient facility on the island of Guernsey, for patients experiencing severe symptoms requiring a period of inpatient stay.
Responsibilities
* Provide care in the least restrictive environment.
* Reduce service users' vulnerability to crisis.
* Maximise service users' resilience.
* Minimise length of hospital admission by facilitating early discharge with active involvement in discharge planning.
Person Requirements
* At least 2 years relevant experience in an Acute Mental Health setting.
* Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.
* Passionate about working in Acute Mental Health.
* Desire to work in a team and organisation committed to delivering high quality care.
* Independent and non time‑limited leave to remain in the UK (not requiring employer sponsorship).
Benefits
* The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.
* Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
* A higher‑than‑UK salary.
* An annual bonus of £1,605.
* A flat rate 20% income tax.
* No council tax or VAT.
* A relocation payment of £5,000.
* A generous allowance for private rental accommodation.
* A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
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