Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Operating Theatre PACU/Recovery Practitioners to join the Theatre Team in a Band 6 post in the major health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey , in the Channel Islands.
The Theatre complex comprises four theatres and carries out procedures across all specialities, except Neuro, Cardiac and major Paediatrics. Complex cases can be transferred to the 10-bedded Level 3 Critical Care Unit or to one of three Surgical Inpatient, and Day Surgery Wards.
You will take part in running of elective and emergency operating sessions and deputise for the Band 7 Recovery/PACU Team leader as required
Weekends are worked approx 1 in 3-4 and the on-call commitment is approximately once a week.
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 6 salary is up to �46,152 to �62,310 plus an annual bonus of �1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
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 Britain's finest and best-kept beaches , an especially mild and sunny climate , and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's 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 with in the wider community.
Guernsey provides excellent perioperative care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Theatre Practitioners recruited to a high standard.
Person requirements:
RGN or ODP with full registration with the NMC or HCPC.
At least two year's full-time UK Recovery experience; including taking charge of the department in the absence of the Lead Practitioner.
Completion of a recognised Mentorship qualification.
The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- A generous bonus scheme; �1,605 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*
- Three months initial free accommodation*
- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Theatre Practitioner role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Theatre Recruiting Managers.
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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.
