Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 7

Department of Health and Social Care

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 7

£37,740 - £49,613
DOH& - 009911

About the Role

The Island has 200 new strokes per year on average. The stroke team provides hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation care within a 12 bedded stroke unit, which is a challenging and constantly changing environment. Care is provided via a number of modalities including telemedicine within the hyper acute service which is nurse led and delivered 24/7.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, committed and skilled nurse who has the passion to develop and deliver excellence in the care of people affected by stroke. Our goal is to provide the people on the Isle of Man with the best small island stroke service available. The ideal person will be innovative and support the expansion and development of the stroke service using research, audit and customer engagement to achieve this.

The role requires a curious person, as a team we encourage questioning, problem solving and creativity to both deliver excellent patient care and drive change. We want someone who has strong leadership and a clear track record of managing patient focussed care to a high standard.

The stroke team is interdisciplinary and consists of nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, medical staff, a specialist nurse, social workers and the third sector, it is welcoming and supportive and would love the right candidate to complete our team.

This role provides excellent opportunities for development in education and research and would actively support the team member in the career development and progression.

More details of the duties of the post can be obtained from Gillian Horsey on Tel No: 01624 650953 or email Gillian.Horsey@nobles.dhss.gov.im.

Please note an enhanced police check with barring will be required for this post which the Department will cover the cost for you.

A uniform will be provided to the successful candidate.

A job share will be considered for this role.

Relocation Package

Interview expenses and a relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. For any further information on the relocation package please contact helpmeapply@gov.im To find out more about the lifestyle, culture and living/working on the Isle of Man please visit www.locate.im.

This role may qualify for a recruitment incentive of £3,000 which will be payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

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.

Our Values

In the Department of Health & Social Care we pride ourselves on being committed, appreciative, respectful and excellent. CARE represents what we are about, what we stand for and what we value. All our recruitment, performance management and development are based on our CARE ethos.

Your Benefits

In the Isle of Man Public Service we believe the benefits we offer our employees are important; from financial benefits to your Wellbeing and Development, we have a lot to offer. 

All about the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is a special place to live and work!

Those living on the Island, benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, open space, a safe environment, great education and a real sense of community. There are numerous events, clubs and societies in almost everything you can imagine. Isle of Man residents benefit from lower tax rates than a lot of countries in the EU and a simpler, more efficient system of calculation.

For further information about living in the Isle of Man and the Island’s lifestyle, you can visit www.locate.im

National Insurance Holiday Scheme

The Isle of Man is offering a National Insurance Holiday Scheme which allows newly employed, relocated or returning residents to apply for a refund on their National Insurance contributions for their first year of living or returning to the Isle of Man, with refunds capped at £4,000. To see how this scheme could benefit you visit www.locate.im

Flexible Working

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

How to Apply

Please note a CV must be provided to support your application. It is recommended that you include a cover letter with your CV which explains your motivations for applying for this position and demonstrates your suitability for the requirements of the post. If you do wish to upload a cover letter with your CV, please ensure they are uploaded in one file.

If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers