Band 8a Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (rgn Or Pharmacist) in Guernsey

Job Title: Band 8a Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (RGN or Pharmacist)
Location: Guernsey
Salary: £70,723 – £84,752 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or part time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 8a Advanced Critical Care Practitioner to join a high-performing Critical Care team in Guernsey. This role is open to Registered General Nurses or Pharmacists with advanced critical care expertise who are seeking to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.

You will provide advanced clinical care to critically ill patients while working closely with Consultant Intensivists and the wider multidisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to combine professional development with an exceptional island lifestyle.

Key Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements with full-time and part-time options

• Competitive salary ranging from £70,723 to £84,752 per annum

• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and health and wellbeing support

• Unique opportunity to live and work in Guernsey, offering excellent quality of life

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments of critically ill patients

• Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations including blood gases, pathology, and medical imaging

• Initiate, manage, and review complex treatment plans, ensuring high-quality clinical handovers

• Perform advanced clinical procedures, including insertion of central lines, arterial lines, chest drains, and other invasive devices

• Manage airway interventions, including drug-assisted endotracheal intubation

• Adjust and manage mechanical ventilation and other respiratory support modalities

• Perform point-of-care ultrasound examinations where trained and competent

• Lead and support the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical guidance

• Analyse and synthesise complex clinical information to support decision-making

• Initiate emergency treatment plans and support inter- and intra-hospital patient transfers

• Maintain professional accountability and adhere to legal and governance frameworks for advanced practice

• Work in line with the FICM ACCP Curriculum and local clinical policies

• Prescribe independently as a qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

• Apply evidence-based practice to all aspects of patient care

Essential Criteria

• Registered General Nurse or Pharmacist with relevant professional registration

• Significant post-registration experience in critical care

• Advanced practice qualification aligned with Band 8a level

• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber qualification

• Strong knowledge of critical care physiology, diagnostics, and interventions

• Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development

Why Work in Guernsey

Guernsey offers a unique lifestyle combining stunning coastal scenery, a close-knit community, and excellent public services. With beautiful beaches, a rich history, and a relaxed pace of life, the island provides an outstanding environment to balance career progression with personal wellbeing.

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