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This post is a limited term appointment for 18 months.
About the role and our team
Join our team as a Stroke Thrombolysis Nurse at Noble’s Hospital on the Isle of Man!
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 clinically 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 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 we would love the right candidate to complete our team.
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.
You will have access to excellent development facilities and support, including our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree.
Manx Care is committed to creating smoke-free spaces and is ‘proud to be smoke free’ as part of the overall Isle of Man Smoke Free 2030 ambition. As of April 1st 2021 smoking will no longer be permitted on our Manx Care sites. For support and advice on abstinence from smoking, please contact Quit4You on 642404 or Quit4You@gov.im
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.
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.
If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the 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. To find out more about our relocation package, download the leaflet below.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Gillian Horsey on 01624 650953.
If you have previously applied for this vacancy under this reference number and would like to apply again, please contact our Recruitment Team on helpmeapply@gov.im or call 686300 Option 1.
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.
Free on-site parking is available at Noble's Hospital. A uniform will also be provided.
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.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.