About this role
Job summary Are you a passionate Stroke Nurse ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of stroke care on the Isle of Man?
Join our friendly, ambitious Stroke Service as a Stroke Thrombolysis Nurse and become part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding care across the entire stroke pathway. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll provide specialist care in hyper-acute stroke, acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation, while helping to ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment from admission through to recovery.
Main duties of the job This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable registered nurse who thrives on combining clinical expertise with leadership, education and service development. You'll play a key role in advancing stroke and thrombolysis services, driving innovation, contributing to service improvements and delivering the highest standards of care for our island community. In return, we'll support your professional growth through opportunities such as Non-Medical Prescribing, MSc-level study, specialist stroke education and ongoing development tailored to your career goals.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours, offering flexibility to suit your circumstances.
Ready to make your mark in stroke care? Apply today and help us build an exceptional stroke service for the Isle of Man.
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 entitlement starting 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.
You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
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.
Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.
Ability to apply for 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 which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.
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. To find out more about our relocation package click here: hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Allied Healthcare Professional Registered with the HCPC. Possession of a recognised teaching and assessing qualification. Diploma or equivalent knowledge relevant to speciality. Leadership/management qualification or willing to work towards.
Experience Essential
Post registration experience to include experience with stroke patients. Ability to interpret research/evidence-based findings in relation to clinical practice. Awareness of legal and ethical issues. Basic IT skills. Knowledge of revalidation guidelines. Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising workload. Demonstrates evidence of skills training, assessing and teaching. Ability to facilitate, develop and support all individual staff. Understanding of Risk Management.
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
Strang Road
Braddan
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)