Job summary
This post is suitable for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, who is skilled in anaesthetic and recovery practice and the associated duties working within the surgical theatres at Jersey General Hospital. Our theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery elective and Trauma, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Urology, ENT & Max Fax, Vascular, Ophthalmic, Dental including. We also provide 24 hour emergency cover for the island and its residents. The post will also be part of the trauma and arrest team, this will involve working alongside the anaesthetist in Accident and Emergency department and outlying areas. We have a fantastic team of staff and they would be fully supportive of new any new member. The successful candidate will be accountable, expected to work within a multi-professional team, liaising with and providing high quality care for patients. You will need to possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to promote a learning environment. To adhere to and practice within the NMC/ HCPC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure adherence to agreed local, organisational and national policies. Some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekends, nights and unsocial hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code /
HCPC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and
colleagues.
The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline
and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will
share clinical knowledge and experience.
The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the
creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.
About us
Jersey is the largest Island of the Channel Islands. Jersey is 9 miles (14.5km) wide by 5 miles (8km) long and is made up of 12 parishes.
The Island is just 14 miles (or 22km) from the French coast and 85 miles (137km) south of the English coast.
English is the main language spoken. Other languages include Portuguese, Polish and Jèrriais (the Jersey language).
The currency is the British pound sterling, although Jersey does print its own notes.
Jersey is a self-governing dependency of the British Crown and is not part of the UK and isnt represented in the UK parliament. The Queen is the Head of State for Jersey. The Lieutenant Governor is Her Majesty's personal representative.
Jersey has its own fiscal, administrative and legal systems.The Island has a Royal Court, which is equal to the UKs Crown Court for criminal matters and UKs High Court for civil matters.
The Island has its own democratically elected parliament, theStates Assembly. There are 49 elected members of the States: 8 Senators (elected on an Island wide mandate), 12 Connétables (representing the parishes of the Island) and 29 constituency Deputies. General Elections are held every four years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a practitioner with professional accountability to effectively plan,
deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions within a recognised
clinical area.
ROLE CONTEXT
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services.
Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients
within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be
required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a practitioner with professional accountability to effectively plan,
deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions within a recognised
clinical area.
ROLE CONTEXT
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services.
Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients
within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be
required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
- 2 years post qualifying experience
Experience
Essential
- The successful candidate will be accountable, expected to work within a multi-professional team, liaising with and providing high quality care for patients.
Desirable
- The post will also be part of the trauma and arrest team, this will involve working alongside the anaesthetist in Accident and Emergency department and outlying areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
- 2 years post qualifying experience
Experience
Essential
- The successful candidate will be accountable, expected to work within a multi-professional team, liaising with and providing high quality care for patients.
Desirable
- The post will also be part of the trauma and arrest team, this will involve working alongside the anaesthetist in Accident and Emergency department and outlying areas.
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.
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.
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)