Job summary The States of Guernsey follows evidence based models of care and promotes close team working in partnership with other mental health services and agencies. We believe in helping our staff improve and develop their skills as well as their careers and are proud that out commitment to the revalidation of nursing staff is currently ahead of the UK.We are seeking Nurses, who are passionate about what they do, to work as part of our mental health teams. They will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team and autonomously to our patients in a modern purpose built facility. Our recent improvements to the hospital enable nurses to provide the best care to our patients in a purpose built facility.We offer a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to our competitive pay, annual bonus and our additional bonus scheme of £3,000, payable after two and four years. Furthermore we offer subsidised accommodation for those travelling to the Island alone and a 5 year licence for those wishing to bring a partner or family. Main duties of the job There are five in-service user areas within Older Adult Mental Health comprising of 94 in-service user beds. A day centre facility for 20 service users and a community mental health team comprising of a multi-disciplinary team. Sarnia ward is an 8-bedded assessment unit for individuals who have either an organic or functional mental health problem. The Duchess of Kent is a 26-bedded residential facility for service users who are experiencing dementia. Hanois and Fougere are 20-bedded units caring for individuals who are further into their journey of dementia and have a higher degree of nursing needs. Casquets is a 20-bedded unit that cares for individuals who have complex physical health problems. Each of the continuing assessment units has a dedicated activity lead to provide a stimulating environment to the service user. The Willows day care facility provides 20-day places to service users who have either a functional or organic mental health problem and provide a wide range of therapeutic activities as well as undertaking assessment of service users for progression through the service. There are 4 respite beds within the service, 2 located in the Duchess of Kent and 2 in Casquets. The Community Mental Health team consists of one clinical nurse specialist, one approved social worker, one specialist occupational therapist and 4 community psychiatric nurses who work closely with the Consultant and Associate Psychiatrists. About us The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community. We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance. As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £38,744 to £49,970 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0005-25-0044 Job locations Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for older adults within the service. To autonomously initiate emergency interventions as patient/client condition dictates. To provide prescribed nursing care without supervision, within the level of the post-holders experience, referring to a more senior nurse when necessary. To participate as team member, including supporting relatives and friends of service users together with providing support for other service users. To maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care given in accordance with agreed standards. To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Independently liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing staff, multidisciplinary team and other associated agencies. Demonstrate evidence-based practice. Escalate any service user or service related concerns to senior staff without delay and if necessary complete an incident form. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Participate in contributing to the continuing development of the departments philosophy, training/education. To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for service users and their families/significant others. To maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence-based practice. To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in the learning, development and assessment of unqualified staff, junior staff and adaptation nurses. To undertake a formal mentorship role if an appropriate qualification is held. LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL In liaison with senior staff, gain experience in providing leadership to junior staff. Challenge unacceptable practice and ensure that senior staff are briefed and updated as necessary ensuring that accurate records are maintained. COMMUNICATION To co-ordinate complex discharge arrangements through communication with multidisciplinary team members and associated agencies. To give due consideration to language and cultural differences of both service users/relatives/significant others and colleagues. To communicate effectively with service users and significant others. This could include service users with reduced consciousness levels, cognitively impaired service users who may display violent and aggressive behaviour. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for older adults within the service. To autonomously initiate emergency interventions as patient/client condition dictates. To provide prescribed nursing care without supervision, within the level of the post-holders experience, referring to a more senior nurse when necessary. To participate as team member, including supporting relatives and friends of service users together with providing support for other service users. To maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care given in accordance with agreed standards. To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Independently liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing staff, multidisciplinary team and other associated agencies. Demonstrate evidence-based practice. Escalate any service user or service related concerns to senior staff without delay and if necessary complete an incident form. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Participate in contributing to the continuing development of the departments philosophy, training/education. To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for service users and their families/significant others. To maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence-based practice. To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in the learning, development and assessment of unqualified staff, junior staff and adaptation nurses. To undertake a formal mentorship role if an appropriate qualification is held. LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL In liaison with senior staff, gain experience in providing leadership to junior staff. Challenge unacceptable practice and ensure that senior staff are briefed and updated as necessary ensuring that accurate records are maintained. COMMUNICATION To co-ordinate complex discharge arrangements through communication with multidisciplinary team members and associated agencies. To give due consideration to language and cultural differences of both service users/relatives/significant others and colleagues. To communicate effectively with service users and significant others. This could include service users with reduced consciousness levels, cognitively impaired service users who may display violent and aggressive behaviour. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse. Experience Essential Be able to work in a confident and calm manner but seek guidance when appropriate. To have a good understanding of the English language both verbal and written. Have clear concise communication skills. Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations calmly. Able to lead and assist in the development of more junior members of staff. Caring and empathetic. Willing to go that extra mile. Have a sense of fun. Be creative. There is a requirement for significant physical effort in this role therefore a good standard of fitness is required to assist service users with their activities of daily living. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse. Experience Essential Be able to work in a confident and calm manner but seek guidance when appropriate. To have a good understanding of the English language both verbal and written. Have clear concise communication skills. Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations calmly. Able to lead and assist in the development of more junior members of staff. Caring and empathetic. Willing to go that extra mile. Have a sense of fun. Be creative. There is a requirement for significant physical effort in this role therefore a good standard of fitness is required to assist service users with their activities of daily living. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name States of Guernsey Address Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Employer's website https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)