Healthcare Assistant of Alderney Hospital

Overview

Applications are invited from experienced Healthcare Assistants seeking a unique opportunity to join the team at the small Hospital on the Isle of Alderney, in the Channel Islands. The Hospital is the only healthcare facility on the island delivering a range of services for the 2,300 residents. Supported by local GPs, the hospital has 14 continuing-care beds and 8 general-care beds used for general medical care and some minor injuries admissions.

This is an exciting and varied role in which you will rotate across all areas of care, including general inpatients and elderly care, and you should have experience in both areas. You will quickly become integral to the fabric of the island, looking after those who need it most.

• Rotate across all areas of care, including General Medicine and Elderly Care.
• Provide patient care in both general inpatient and elderly care settings as required.
• Engage with the local care team to support hospital operations and patient outcomes.

• An experienced Healthcare Assistant.
• At least one year of experience in General Medicine and in Elderly Care.
• Completion of an NVQ3 qualification in Adult Health & Social Care.
• A very flexible approach to a rural and remote setting and willingness to rotate to all parts of the hospital as required.
• Eligibility to undertake employment in the UK, not requiring sponsorship.

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• A generous bonus scheme: 1,605 annually.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• Provision of Staff Accommodation approx 500 per month.
• A permanent relocation package for those wishing to take up private rental property.
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime.
• Full T&C in relocation directive.

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in placing the full range of Nursing staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we understand the unique challenges of Remote/Island Nursing and strive to match skills with the requirements of recruiting managers.

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If this role is not for you, a generous £500 bonus is offered for any successful friend or colleague referrals.