Job Description
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care? This is your chance to join a dynamic team in the Falkland Islands as a Dual Registered Midwife/Nurse, combining your nursing and midwifery expertise in a truly unique environment.
Dual Registered Midwife/Nurse
Stanley, Falkland Islands
* Full time (37.5 hours per week)
* Fixed-term contract for up to 4 years
* £35,274 - £43,564 (Depending on experience and qualifications) plus enhancements for unsocial hours and on-call + gratuity
Please Note: Applicants must have UK Professional Registration
The Falkland Islands Government Health and Social Services Department is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care to its community. Based in the vibrant and close-knit community of Stanley, the team works together to deliver a comprehensive range of health services.
The Role
As a Dual Registered Midwife/Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in our small but highly skilled team, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across both nursing and midwifery disciplines. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a unique environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, ensuring the highest standards of safety and wellbeing.
* Deliver nursing care in both hospital and community settings.
* Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored healthcare solutions.
* Assist with emergency procedures, including Medevac operations when required.
* Educate and support patients and their families, promoting health and wellness.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development initiatives.
The Package
* A base salary of £35,274 - £43,564 (Depending on experience and qualifications) plus enhancements for unsocial hours and on-call.
* A market supplement to salary of £13,000 to £15,000 per year (reviewable annually)
* A gratuity (lump sum payment) on completion of the contract term equivalent to 25% of the total base salary value of the contract.
* A relocation allowance to help with moving costs.
* Free flights for the employee and dependants at the beginning and end of the contract plus additional annual return flights after the first year.
* Paid leave of 41 days comprising 30 days of annual leave and 11 days of public/government holidays.
* Good quality furnished accommodation at reasonable rental rates.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Dual registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Experience in midwifery and general nursing.
* Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* A flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.
You must have a UK Professional Registration. No agencies please.
Closing date: 10th January 2025
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