Job summary

Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a great work-life balance? We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team within Manx Care at Nobles Hospital! Our terms and conditions are not Agenda for Change; however our pay bands equate to the UK NHS bands and have advantageous pay scales.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of our friendly, hardworking Endoscopy Team, responsible for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. You will perform a range of clinical and non-clinical duties, some of these responsibilities will include: Organising and prioritising your own workload Assist in the decontamination of endoscopes (following training) Supervising junior staff/students who are providing care to patients Contributing to the effective discharge planning of patients Assisting during endoscopy procedures requiring sedation and/or local anaesthesia Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team If you would like to work with a supportive team in a dynamic, well-established but continually developing unit where we are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role and our team

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team within Manx Care at Noble’s Hospital!

You will be part of our friendly, hardworking Endoscopy Team, responsible for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will perform a range of clinical and non-clinical duties, some of these responsibilities will include:

• Organising and prioritising your own workload
• Assist in the decontamination of endoscopes (following training)
• Supervising junior staff/students who are providing care to patients
• Contributing to the effective discharge planning of patients
• Assisting during endoscopy procedures requiring sedation and/or local anaesthesia
• Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team

If you would like to work with a supportive team in a dynamic, well-established but continually developing unit where we are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

• By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS
• Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development
• We offer competitive salaries which tend to be higher than UK salaries with opportunities for annual pay increases for many roles. We offer shift allowances of:
• Time + 30% for work after 8pm
• Time + 60% for work on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days and 10 public holidays
• For candidates not on the Isle of Man we offer a relocation package of up to �7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island
• For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to �4,400!
• Great on site facilities and free car parking

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here - www.locate.im/relocating

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

A relocation package of up to �7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of �250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of �3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job profile and job description and person specification, alternatively contact Mary Walmsley, Senior Sister, on 01624 651193.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A uniform will also be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on HCPC register.
• Basic Life Support.
• Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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