Applications are invited from suitably-experienced School Nurses to join the Special Needs Secondary School team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This is a term-time only role of 38 weeks per year.The role offers an eight year local housing permit, a £5,000 relocation payment and four years of private rental allowance to help offset the cost of private rent.If you have not completed your SCPHN qualification there is the opportunity for this to be funded as part of your role. There are three departments in the school, KS3 (Middle School 11yrs old - 14), KS4 (Senior School 14 - 16) and the Sensory and Communication Department (11 - 19). In some cases, students will remain within the provision up to the age of 25. You will also provides school nursing health support to students with special needs attending the College of Further Education. Due to the nature of the provision student numbers vary year on year, the school has a capacity of 110 students, however the nurse may be supporting up to 140 students across all areas. You will contribute to the quality of the educational provision for all students by: - Keeping the people who use the service as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments- Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by delivering evidence-based services- Ensuring students and their wider support network have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605.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 harbour 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 requirementsRegistered Nurse (Children’s, Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities) with full NMC registration.At least two years current or recent School Nurse experience including Special Educational Needs. A high level of knowledge of complex health conditions affecting children and young people who are eligible to attend a specialist educational needs setting.The ability to undertake clinical work in unusual or unconventional environments to meet the needs of the individual student. A high standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner. The benefits of working for The States of Guernsey include: – A higher-than-UK salary. – A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 – A flat rate 20% income tax. – No Council tax or VAT – A relocation payment of £5,000 and 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 directiveWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified healthcare professionals. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Health Visitor role 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.....Read more...
