At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care to newborns in a vital 3-cot Neonatal Unit.
- Company: Join a leading health facility on the stunning Island of Guernsey.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and excellent annual leave.
- Other info: Experience a friendly community with low crime and a relaxed lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in neonatal care while living in a beautiful location.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Nurse or Midwife with relevant Neonatal experience.
The predicted salary is between 47860 - 64615 £ per year.
Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Neonatal Nurses to join the small, but vital 3-cot Unit at the major Health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands .
The Neonatal Unit is adjacent to the 9-bedded general Paediatric Ward and manages infants from 32/40.
Given the unique island nature of Guernsey there is at times a requirement to stablise and transfer smaller infants off-island, approx once per month on average with in-utero transfers slightly more frequently.
Transfers are to the NHS to various units depending on availability.
Equally, on occasion there may be no infants in the Unit when the time is utilised with audits, and undertaking and delivering training.
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the Af C banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 6 salary range is £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Additionally there is an additional £3,000 bonus at completion of two, then four years service.
Annual leave starts at 36 days 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 has some of Britains finest and best-kept beaches , an especially mild and sunny climate , and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St.
Peters Port, the islands capital.
This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the islands acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.
The States of Guernsey provides excellent Paediatric and Neonatal care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.
Person requirements: Registered Nurse, or Midwife with full registration with the NMC.
Completion of Mentorship qualification Completion of a recognised post-graduate NICU qualification (negotiable if more than five years Neonatal experience) At least two years current or recent Neonatal experience, with at least one year UK-based.
Able to take charge of the Unit and/or work on your own if needed.
Confident to hold the Neonatal Arrest Bleep if requred
The benefits of working in Guernsey include: A higher-than-UK salary.
A generous bonus scheme; £1,747 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) A flat rate 20% income tax.
No Council tax or VAT A relocation payment of £5,000* On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* Three months initial free accommodation* A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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Neonatal Nurse employer: All The Top Bananas
Join our dedicated team as a Neonatal Nurse in the picturesque setting of Guernsey, where you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and an exceptional work-life balance. Our supportive work culture prioritises professional growth, offering opportunities for training and development while enjoying the island's stunning beaches and mild climate. With a focus on high-quality care and a close-knit community, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career in healthcare.
