Senior Registered Children's Nurse

About the role

This is a limited‑term appointment of 12 months for a senior paediatric position. The role requires a Registered Children’s Nurse to lead shifts, deliver hands‑on care to children and young people, act as a key worker, coordinate care, manage the ward and support the team in the absence of the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse. The successful candidate will use their experience to lead and develop others while maintaining high standards of care, support and supervise staff and students, contribute to clinical audit and service improvement, and apply knowledge of safeguarding, professional accountability and evidence‑based practice.

• Lead shifts and deliver hands‑on care to children and young people.
• Act as a key worker, coordinate care, manage the ward, and support the team in the absence of the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse.
• Support and supervise staff and students, and contribute to clinical audit and service improvement.
• Apply knowledge of safeguarding, professional accountability and evidence‑based practice to maintain high standards of care.

• Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays.
• Subject to eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Step away from NHS pressures and demands – the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities.
• Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital, where affordable food and drinks are available during breaks.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• On‑site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprising a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state‑of‑the‑art simulation lab operated by trained simulation practitioners.
• Opportunities for professional development, including many courses funded up to Masters level.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, exclusively for Public Service employees, to support continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service, offering professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a range of issues.
• Accommodation may be available for the first six months at a reduced rate for non‑Island residents, subject to availability.
• A relocation package of up to £1,000 based on receipts and housing assistance up to £250 per month.

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post; the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion.