Job summary
Are you an Operating Department Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and professionally rewarding environment? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Practitioner who can maintain our pace and drive and who would enjoy the challenges offered here.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will undertake the role of the scrub circulating practitioner in the Theatre, Maternity and Intensive Therapy Units here at Nobles Hospital. We can offer you a varied surgical caseload that will enhance your knowledge and experience and provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your clinical skills and abilities within our close-knit multidisciplinary team.
Please note, this post is also open to Band 5 applicants with previous anaesthetic experience.
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
A workplace that invests in you
Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
A generous annual leave entitlementstarting at 27 days and 10 public holidays.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements; the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.
Free on-site car parking.
Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.
Ability to take an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service whichoffers professional counselling, emotional supportand sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Intermediate Life Support
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Manx Care
Address
Nobles Hospital
Braddan
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ