Job Opportunities and Information in Guersney


GEURNSEY
Information about Guernsey
Where is it? Guernsey is situated 30 miles west of the Normandy coast in France and 75 miles south of Weymouth in England and lies in the Gulf of St Malo. 
How big is it? The island is approximately 24 sq. miles (63 sq. kilometres)
How many people live in Guernsey? According to the last Census held in 2001, the population in Guernsey stands at 59,807.
What can Guernsey offer me? Guernsey offers you a completely different way of life.  Be prepared for fantastic scenery, beautiful walks and cycle routes and a wealth of things to do.  Islanders are extremely proud of their pretty, cobbled town that rises up from the impressive harbour front and cries out to be explored.
Guernsey also boasts stunning views from the cliffs and the cleanliness of both the sea and its award winning beaches is well known.
Sport is an important part of life in Guernsey.  There is so much from which to choose both on and off the water.
When you arrive in Guernsey you will find yourself confronted by lots of very different restaurants enticing you to either bistro style dining, a sophisticated menu at a top class restaurant, a barbecue or a trendy American style experience.  The choice is yours.
There are also plenty of opportunities to ‘island hop’ to the other Channel Islands as well as travel by sea or air to France.  Dinard is only 20 minutes away by air.

GEURNSEY NURSING VACANCIES

States of Guernsey - Health & Social Services  is one of the island’s biggest employers - with over 2,000 employees – they are committed to doing all they can to create a healthier, happier workplace.

Nursing salaries on Guernsey are comparable to those within the UK’s NHS but,
with high personal allowances and a low income tax rate of 20%, take-home pay
can be significantly more.


We need:

 

Job title

Staff Nurse

 

Site

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Main area

Critical Care Unit

 

Town

Guernsey

Grade

Band 5

 

Salary

£19,645 - £25,424 p.a.

Contract type

Permanent

 

Closing

04 Jan 2008 17:00

Hours

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

 

 

 

Job ref

HJUK/100651

 

 

 


Critical Care is an exciting, purpose-built development, which incorporates a seven-bedded Intensive Care /Surgical High Dependency and a three-bedded Medical High Dependency / Coronary Care unit, with advanced technology including a central monitoring system.

The unit offers a wide range of experience for staff who have the opportunity to rotate through both sites. Fantastic beaches, great hospitals and a continental lifestyle. Guernsey really does have it all. So what are you waiting for?

You need current registration with the NMC and supporting evidence to meet the dimensions of the job outline, two years' post registration experience and portfolio of evidence to meet with the agreed competency levels.

RETENTION BONUS All trained nursing staff will receive a bonus of £1,000 after one year and £3,500 upon completion of two years' service, along with a further lump sum of £697 each February.

 

Job title

Theatre Practitioner

 

Site

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Main area

Anaesthetic and/or Recovery

 

Town

Guernsey

Grade

Band 5

 

Salary

£19,645 - £25,424 p.a.

Contract type

Permanent

 

 

 

Hours

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

 

 

 


As well as a pleasant working atmosphere, the island boasts many scenic charms and is a relaxing and gastronomic delight. Being closer to France than England, it offers the possibility of exploring continental Europe.

The operating suite comprises of four theatres. The department is very well equipped and covers a range of procedures, some of which are at the cutting edge of surgical practice, often requiring high levels of skills from our flexible and knowledgeable staff.

We are committed to multi-skilling and cross-training our team in all areas of surgery, anaesthetics and recovery.

Essential Qualifications:
 RGN with Anaesthetic and/or Recovery qualification or RODP
 A minimum of 1 year post registration experience in the peri-operative environment
Desirable:
 Both Anaesthetic and Recovery experience
Completed an approved mentor preparation course at level 2 or equivalent

RETENTION BONUS
All trained nursing staff will receive a bonus of £1,000 after one year and £3,500 upon completion of two years' service, along with a further lump sum of £697 each February.

 

Job title

Senior Staff Nurse

 

Site

Les Nicolles Prison

Main area

Prison Healthcare

 

Town

Guernsey

Grade

Band 6

 

Salary

£23,458 - £31,779 p.a.

Contract type

Permanent

 

Closing

30 Jan 2008 17:00

Hours

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

 

 

 


The States of Guernsey Prison currently have a population of 120, made up of male, female, young offenders and juveniles. There is a healthcare team of four nurses and a manager. Early and late shifts worked over a period of 7 days, with one weekend in four.

Would you like to work as part of a small team committed to developing healthcare service provision within the prison setting?

This growing nurse led team is currently seeking to employ a Registered Nurse to complement their team.

Essential Qualifications:
- First Level Registration
- A minimum of two years post registration experience
- Relevant Diploma / Degree in Health and Social Care
- Approved mentorship course
- Previous experience of working in a secure environment

This post comes with a 5-year housing licence to rent or buy property in Guernsey

 

 

Benefits:

Please upload your CV on our website: www.calcararecruitment.com
Or e mail your CV to calcara.healthcare@hotmail.co.uk