Job summary This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply. Are you looking for a new adventure with an excellent work life balance in a safe, unique, beautiful and community focused setting? Do you want to work in a hospital focused on providing the highest quality, patient focused care possible to its diverse community? Then this is the job for you. The KEMH is the principal healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands which alongside of primary care, also provides a broad range of elective & emergency secondary care services to a resident population of about 3700 people, (plus short-term residents and visitors). We are looking to employ a Dual Registered Nursing Sister/Midwife to join our team to provide quality care to the residents and visitors of the Falkland Islands. If you are a proactive dual registered Nursing Sister/Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration or equivalent professional registering body who has experience of working in the NHS & looking for a new challenge, to work independently within a small team and participate in a 24 hour on-call rota, we would like to hear from you. In return we offer: A competitive salary package, an outstanding work life balance, 6 weeks paid annual leave, plus 11 days Public Holidays and a flight and relocation package. Main duties of the job This position requires a dual registered nursing sister/midwife, on a two-to-four-year contract to join a small multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care to patients, to promote health and contribute to effective multi-disciplinary care in the Falkland Islands. This role involves, but is not limited to, providing holistic care in the hospitals single general ward. And working within a small multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based and woman-centred midwifery to women in the Falkland Islands in the ante, intra and post-partum period. About us The Health and Social Services Directorate, Falkland Islands provides emergency, primary, secondary and community healthcare as well as social services assistance, support, and advice. Most health services are based at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) which is the Islands only hospital and is based in the capital Stanley. We serve the local community of about 3,700 residents, short-term residents and visitors. The Falkland Islands are an unique natural environment located in the South Atlantic, 8,000 miles south of the UK mainland, which is a British overseas territory with a full internal self-government. The Islands boasts unspoilt beaches, outstanding wildlife, and stunning landscapes with a good work/life balance. Stanley is a friendly and busy city with a wide range of amenities and a variety of clubs and associations. Our vacancies are in our local currency, Falkland Islands pound (FKP), which is directly equal to the U.K. pound (GBP). The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers. In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of clinical expertise Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,274 to £43,564 a year Falkland Islands Pounds Contract Fixed term Duration 4 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number G0005-200-25-307274 Job locations King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Stanley Falkland Islands AA1 1AA Job description Job responsibilities As a registered nurse and midwife, work within the relevant scope of practice to deliver care in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council standards (or other recognised regulatory body), & locally adopted guidelines & policies. The post-holder will be expected to utilise their professional skill and judgement to appropriately and safely manage their case load within the resources available, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Undertake direct patient care demonstrating competence, acting as a role model & ensuring any alteration in health is noted, care plans and medical records updated and deterioration recognised and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner. This to include patients on the general ward with any presenting condition, and whilst working as a midwife this may involve delivering care at any time during the ante, intra, and postnatal period. Deliver high quality, evidence-based individual models of care which comply with locally-adopted guidelines & policies. Reviewing & updating local guidelines & policies in respect of midwifery care via established procedures for doing so where required to ensure currency with internationally-recognised best practice. Promote health and optimise outcomes by providing education to patients and families on a one to one basis or where appropriate through group work. Liaise with the multidisciplinary teams & outside agencies about identified risks including acting on advice from overseas consultants or contributing to referral overseas in a planned, urgent or emergency situation. Support patients, their families and the public equally with dignity and respect recognising diversity and demonstrating equality of opportunity with a rehabilitative approach or supporting a peaceful death. As a registered nurse, giving care to patients in the acute setting, providing care to patients with a diverse range of presenting conditions and backgrounds. Identify and manage risk in the context of a remote environment, plan care & treatment pathways, and ensure the best possible outcomes for both planned and emergency episodes of care. As a midwife, promote the health of women with the provision of pre-conceptual care to improve the outcome of pregnancies in regular clinics as well as with community outreach. Act as patient advocate in promoting and delivering the highest standard of nursing midwifery care in accordance with recognised best practice, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies, guidelines and procedures are adhered to. Adherence to, and compliance with the Falkland Islands Government & Department of Health & Social Services Information Technology & data management policies & procedures, including contributing to the housekeeping & accurate updating of computer-based patient records. Provide collaborative antenatal care in the community and/or hospital to identify and manage risk; enabling informed choices to plan and provide care whilst appropriately adapting to the needs and circumstances of the pregnant women with our community. Provide intrapartum care to women throughout their labour and delivery including in planned, urgent or emergency situations together with referring & consulting with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Provide postnatal care to women and their baby within the hospital and community setting to enabling the women and families to make informed choices within a safe environment to facilitate the adaptation to parenthood and achieving the familys optimum independence. Ensure that a culture of continuous improvement in the provision of nursing and midwifery care is promoted within the clinical governance structure & undertaking training/CPD in order to meet professional registration requirements amongst other tasks. Work in related areas of the health service as appropriate to skillset & competency. Job description is not exclusive/exhaustive of your duties Job description Job responsibilities As a registered nurse and midwife, work within the relevant scope of practice to deliver care in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council standards (or other recognised regulatory body), & locally adopted guidelines & policies. The post-holder will be expected to utilise their professional skill and judgement to appropriately and safely manage their case load within the resources available, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Undertake direct patient care demonstrating competence, acting as a role model & ensuring any alteration in health is noted, care plans and medical records updated and deterioration recognised and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner. This to include patients on the general ward with any presenting condition, and whilst working as a midwife this may involve delivering care at any time during the ante, intra, and postnatal period. Deliver high quality, evidence-based individual models of care which comply with locally-adopted guidelines & policies. Reviewing & updating local guidelines & policies in respect of midwifery care via established procedures for doing so where required to ensure currency with internationally-recognised best practice. Promote health and optimise outcomes by providing education to patients and families on a one to one basis or where appropriate through group work. Liaise with the multidisciplinary teams & outside agencies about identified risks including acting on advice from overseas consultants or contributing to referral overseas in a planned, urgent or emergency situation. Support patients, their families and the public equally with dignity and respect recognising diversity and demonstrating equality of opportunity with a rehabilitative approach or supporting a peaceful death. As a registered nurse, giving care to patients in the acute setting, providing care to patients with a diverse range of presenting conditions and backgrounds. Identify and manage risk in the context of a remote environment, plan care & treatment pathways, and ensure the best possible outcomes for both planned and emergency episodes of care. As a midwife, promote the health of women with the provision of pre-conceptual care to improve the outcome of pregnancies in regular clinics as well as with community outreach. Act as patient advocate in promoting and delivering the highest standard of nursing midwifery care in accordance with recognised best practice, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies, guidelines and procedures are adhered to. Adherence to, and compliance with the Falkland Islands Government & Department of Health & Social Services Information Technology & data management policies & procedures, including contributing to the housekeeping & accurate updating of computer-based patient records. Provide collaborative antenatal care in the community and/or hospital to identify and manage risk; enabling informed choices to plan and provide care whilst appropriately adapting to the needs and circumstances of the pregnant women with our community. Provide intrapartum care to women throughout their labour and delivery including in planned, urgent or emergency situations together with referring & consulting with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Provide postnatal care to women and their baby within the hospital and community setting to enabling the women and families to make informed choices within a safe environment to facilitate the adaptation to parenthood and achieving the familys optimum independence. Ensure that a culture of continuous improvement in the provision of nursing and midwifery care is promoted within the clinical governance structure & undertaking training/CPD in order to meet professional registration requirements amongst other tasks. Work in related areas of the health service as appropriate to skillset & competency. Job description is not exclusive/exhaustive of your duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent enabling current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or equivalent regulatory body as a midwife and nurse Evidence of continuing professional development Full driving licence (manual vehicles) Experience Essential 5 years post registration experience as a midwife 2 years post registration experience as a registered nurse in an acute setting Experience of practicing midwifery in a full range of clinical settings Articulate and knowledgeable in current midwifery issues and practice Evidence of fluency in the English language Good oral communicator including being able to adapt communication style to ensure effective communication with other health service staff, overseas treatment centres or consultants, patients and family members in a wide variety of circumstances Good written communicator able to maintain records in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council and local guidelines and complete statutory reports as required Competent in the use of electronic patient records. Ability to retrieve and compile statistics Good computer literacy, including in the use of use of common Microsoft Office programmes such as Outlook, Excel and Word Evidence of working effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to promote the best possible outcomes, and act as a patient advocate. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner, making decisions around complex healthcare conditions using a patient-centred approach and referring to the multi-disciplinary team appropriately Confident in the ability to appropriately professionally challenge; always working in the patients best interest Willing to participate in managing a neonate and/ or mother during an overseas transfer in the event of an emergency medical evacuation related to caseload Able to act as a leader when required to lead a team in everyday as well as urgent and emergency situations Desirable Experience in running antenatal classes Experience, or a sound understanding of working in a remote and rural environment and how this may influence practice and patient management. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent enabling current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or equivalent regulatory body as a midwife and nurse Evidence of continuing professional development Full driving licence (manual vehicles) Experience Essential 5 years post registration experience as a midwife 2 years post registration experience as a registered nurse in an acute setting Experience of practicing midwifery in a full range of clinical settings Articulate and knowledgeable in current midwifery issues and practice Evidence of fluency in the English language Good oral communicator including being able to adapt communication style to ensure effective communication with other health service staff, overseas treatment centres or consultants, patients and family members in a wide variety of circumstances Good written communicator able to maintain records in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council and local guidelines and complete statutory reports as required Competent in the use of electronic patient records. Ability to retrieve and compile statistics Good computer literacy, including in the use of use of common Microsoft Office programmes such as Outlook, Excel and Word Evidence of working effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to promote the best possible outcomes, and act as a patient advocate. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner, making decisions around complex healthcare conditions using a patient-centred approach and referring to the multi-disciplinary team appropriately Confident in the ability to appropriately professionally challenge; always working in the patients best interest Willing to participate in managing a neonate and/ or mother during an overseas transfer in the event of an emergency medical evacuation related to caseload Able to act as a leader when required to lead a team in everyday as well as urgent and emergency situations Desirable Experience in running antenatal classes Experience, or a sound understanding of working in a remote and rural environment and how this may influence practice and patient management. Employer details Employer name Falkland Islands Government Address King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Stanley Falkland Islands AA1 1AA Employer's website https://www.falklands.gov.fk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)