Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic Mental Health Staff Nurses to join the Acute Inpatient (working age) Mental Health Ward Team at the major Health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The Unit is the only Acute Inpatient facility on the island of Guernsey, for working age patients experiencing severe symptoms requiring a period of inpatient stay. The Unit aims to provide care in the least restrictive environment, reduce service users' vulnerability to crisis and maximise their resilience, and minimise the length of hospital admission by facilitating early discharge with active involvement in discharge planning.
Please note: Guernsey 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 Mental Health Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
* A minimum of one year's post‑graduate UK Acute Mental Health experience.
* Be working towards, or willing to undertake further education.
Benefits
* A higher-than-UK salary.
* A generous bonus scheme; ₹1,605 annually and an additional ₹3,000 at completion of years 2 & 4 (ongoing annual bonus thereafter).
* A flat rate 20% income tax.
* No Council tax or VAT.
* A relocation payment of ₹5,000.
* Three months initial free accommodation.
* 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.
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