Band 8A Advanced Nurse Practitioner - A&E

Overview

We are seeking an appropriately-skilled and qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the A&E team at the major health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

• Work within the 12 bedded emergency department that treats all emergency attendances across the Island of Guernsey.
• Provide patient-centred clinical care with advanced knowledge and skills in emergency care as a clinically autonomous practitioner.
• Practice within emergency care to assess, examine, diagnose and treat within the ED scope of practice.
• Collaborate with ED doctors to assist in the safe referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in any area of the ED.
• Operate within their level of competence and locally agreed guidelines to facilitate care that meets the needs of patients and their families.

The Guernsey Band 8A salary range is £70,723 to £84,752 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements: 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/Bank Holidays. Annual leave starts at 36 days and goes up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It offers beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and St. Peter Port, the island's capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people in the wider community. The Critical care unit is supported by modern equipment and relies on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

• NMC-Registered Nurse
• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice qualification
• Non-medical Prescribing qualification
• Current or recent post-registration Emergency Department experience at Band 7 level
• Current EPALS/ALS

The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey include: a higher-than-UK salary; a £1,605 annual bonus; a flat rate 20% income tax; no Council tax or VAT; on-site staff accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation; a continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime. Full terms and conditions in relocation directive.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.