Band 6 District Nurse - Island of Alderney

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced District Nurses to take up a totally unique opportunity on the beautiful Isle of Alderney, in the Channel Islands. This is a solo role to support the island-wide community caseload of patients.  

You will report to the District Nursing team based in Guernsey and work closely with the Hospital-based Nursing team in Alderney where you will have an office base.
You will have fortnightly 1:1 meetings with the Team Leader who will visit once a month and you will also visit Guernsey once a month. 

Supported by local GP's, the small but vital hospital is the only healthcare facility on the island delivering a range of healthcare services for the 2,300 people of Alderney and has 14 continuing-care beds and 8 general-care beds that are used for medical and minor injuries admissions.
Acutely-ill, Maternity and Paediatric patients are treated in nearby Guernsey who send a critical care team if neccessary to stabilise and transfer.

This is an exciting and varied role, where you will have time to care for your patients.
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. Offering a great selection of places to eat, a fascinating history and unique wildlife and birdlife
Take a look at this short, informative video on life in Alderney - here.

The States of Guernsey who has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £43,954 to £59,343 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.
Completion of a post-graduate qualification specific to District Nursing 
Current or recent District/Community Nursing experience 
A very flexible approach to a totally unique rural and remote setting.

The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey (incl. Alderney) include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- An annual bonus of £1,605 each February or part thereof in first year
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT
- A relocation payment of £6,600*
- 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.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

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