Job Overview
We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, States of Guernsey. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary range of £67,355 to £80,716 per year and includes certificate of sponsorship for international candidates seeking to relocate to the United Kingdom. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will work within our state-of-the-art 12-bedded Emergency Department that serves the entire Bailiwick of Guernsey, treating approximately 23,000 patients annually across all emergency attendances.
About States of Guernsey
The Island of Guernsey is situated in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, approximately 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 residents, with Alderney having just under 2,000. Working within our relatively small Health and Social Care Service offers unique advantages – you can effectively collaborate with colleagues across services, and health and social care professionals can work closely not only with each other but also with other agencies, the third sector, and the community.
Relocation and Benefits Package
We offer an attractive relocation policy specifically designed to support international candidates transitioning to the UK. Our comprehensive package includes competitive salaries with excellent career progression opportunities, modern facilities, outstanding training programs, revalidation and registration support, and a healthy work-life balance. As a health or social care professional choosing to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that provides the time to care that you envisioned when choosing this rewarding career path.
Department Overview
Our Emergency Department comprises 6 majors bays, 1 dedicated paediatric bay, 2 resuscitation bays, an eye room, triage room, and minor assessment room. All patients are assessed and cared for by a team of specialist doctors and nurses who manage the comprehensive care and wellbeing needs for both adults and children. This dynamic environment provides the perfect setting for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to develop their skills and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will provide leadership and support in the assessment, planning, and delivery of patient/client care within agreed areas of responsibility. You will closely monitor standards of practice, identifying and addressing factors that may impact the quality of patient/client care. Ensuring that risk assessment strategies are employed within your areas of responsibility and taking relevant actions to minimize identified risks will be crucial to your role.
Advanced Clinical Practice
As a clinically autonomous practitioner, you will work within your level of competence and locally agreed guidelines to facilitate care packages tailored to meet patients’ needs. You will act as a key member of our multi-professional team, developing collaborative and innovative practices. Working closely with Emergency Department Doctors, you will receive clinical supervision and support, enabling you to refer clinical matters beyond your competence level to the appropriate consultant.
Diagnostic and Treatment Authority
You will provide advanced and comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge, utilizing your expertise in emergency care to contribute directly to patient assessment, treatment planning, care evaluation, and outcomes. This includes prescribing elements of care and treatment delivered by other healthcare team members, initiating pharmacological interventions, ordering diagnostic tests according to agreed local protocols, interpreting results, and initiating appropriate patient management.
Specialist Clinical Skills
The role requires undertaking agreed specialist clinical skills within the scope of Advanced Clinical Practice, including suturing, arterial blood sampling, digital nerve blocks, joint relocation, and advanced airway skills. You will exercise a high degree of autonomy and authority to make clinical decisions, supported by appropriate medical professionals within your scope of practice.
Leadership and Management
You will assist in the recruitment and retention of team members while actively ensuring they understand organizational objectives, policies, procedures, and their practice implications. Monitoring the implementation of organizational policies and procedures, providing annual appraisals to allocated staff following the agreed professional development review process, and identifying and assisting staff with performance issues will be key responsibilities.
Training and Education
Providing leadership in promoting health and well-being for clients/patients and their significant others in accordance with organizational strategy is essential. You will promote and support supervision implementation through relevant resources and access to appropriate training and development opportunities. Ensuring the practice environment remains conducive to quality learning and assessment while identifying staff training and educational needs will be ongoing responsibilities.
Communication Requirements
Clear communication with all staff members at all organizational levels, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences, is paramount. You will ensure conflicts between individuals – including staff, patients/clients, and their significant others – are managed appropriately. All written and electronic communication must comply with organizational and professional standards.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must be Registered Nurses with relevant emergency care experience at a senior level. Essential qualifications include an Approved Teaching/Mentoring Qualification, a Degree in a related field, current EPALS/ALS certification, a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice qualification, and a Non-medical Prescribing qualification. These credentials ensure you possess the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for this demanding role.
Essential Experience
We require demonstrated experience as a Team Leader coordinating care for patients with complex undiagnosed conditions attending emergency care. Evidence of excellent communication skills with particular reference to Multidisciplinary team working, service users, carers, and managers liaising with external agencies is essential. Experience in conducting individual performance reviews, recruitment and selection processes, other HR functions, and thorough understanding and completion of Emergency Quality Improvement indicators (KPIs) is mandatory.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, a Postgraduate Management qualification (or advanced clinical skills qualification) would be highly advantageous. This additional credential demonstrates advanced leadership capabilities and enhanced clinical expertise that would benefit our department and patient care outcomes.
Certificate of Sponsorship
We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. All applications will be considered alongside other submissions. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Since April 6, 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
UK Registration Requirements
All applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. This requirement ensures all healthcare professionals maintain the highest standards of practice and adhere to UK healthcare regulations and standards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This standard procedure ensures patient safety and maintains the highest standards of care within our healthcare system.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2025. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure consideration. The reference number for this position is K0005-24-0225.
Contact Information
For questions about this position, please contact Matt Dorrian (Consultant) at [email protected] or call 01481220000. Our team is available to provide additional information about the role, relocation process, and certificate of sponsorship details.
Employer Details
States of Guernsey operates from Princess Elizabeth Hospital located at Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey GY4 6UU. For more information about our organization, please visit our employer website at https://www.gov.gg/.
Why Choose Guernsey?
Relocating to Guernsey offers a unique opportunity to experience island life while maintaining professional growth within the UK healthcare system. Our location provides stunning natural beauty, a close-knit community, and excellent quality of life. The island’s size allows for shorter commutes and more time to enjoy the exceptional lifestyle Guernsey offers.
Professional Development
We are committed to supporting your continuing professional development needs. The post holder will maintain their postgraduate qualification and undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety, and AED training. Our organization promotes a learning culture that supports staff through change and development.
Join Our Team
This represents an exceptional opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner seeking to advance their career while relocating to the United Kingdom. With certificate of sponsorship available, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment, this position offers everything you need for professional success and personal fulfillment. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated healthcare team.
