Clinical Health Protection Practitioner - Band 5 or Band 6

Service Area: Public Health - Health Protection Team Salary Band: Band 5 or Band 6 Salary Range: Band 5 £40,178 - £51,819 per annum Band 6 £47,860 - £64,615 per annum Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week A bit about us The purpose of Health and Social Care in Guernsey and Alderney is to protect, promote and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community. In order to do this, we operate a wide range of services across many different teams, but our approach is always an integrated one. We work collaboratively, to provide the essential services needed by thousands of individuals. The varied nature of our work means that there is plenty of choice and opportunity for those kickstarting their career, those with advanced experience and those who are looking to support our services in many other ways. Collaborative working is at the heart of what we do, as we are always engaging with fellow Health & Social Care professionals, colleagues, agencies, the third sector and the community. Our working environments allow for the time needed to get to know your colleagues and service users, so you can develop healthy, productive relationships. Have a read of our Care Values Framework [658kb]. About the Bailiwick of Guernsey Guernsey, and its sister island of Alderney, are located in the English Channel, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the southern English coast. Herm Island, Sark Island and Lihou are also part of 'The Bailiwick of Guernsey' so we have a total of five beautiful islands for you to call home. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is self-governing and self-funding, and is known for 'punching above its weight' in terms of the quality of life it offers. The islands are welcoming, safe and peaceful. With a population of around 63,000, you will quickly get to know our supportive community, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by how easy it can be to travel between sweeping bays, clifftop viewpoints and our historical harbour town, in a short space of time. You will be able to enjoy cliff walking, sea swimming, island hopping, al fresco dining, sports clubs, a full calendar of local events, and some of the best sunsets around. You can discover more about each island here or head over to locateguernsey.com which has detailed information about making the move to island life. And with an average 20 minute commute, islanders are never far from the beach! Getting here There are regular flights and ferries between the UK and Guernsey. Gatwick Airport is one of the many airports that you can fly from, and flights can take as little as 40 minutes. About the Role: The States of Guernsey are looking for ato join the Health Protection team within Public Health Services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Health Protection Practitioner to join our Health Protection team. This post is open to nurses, midwives or allied health professionals registered with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The post plays a key role in protecting and improving public health through the prevention, surveillance, investigation and management of communicable diseases, outbreaks and other health protection incidents. Working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to health protection programmes, provide expert advice to professionals and the public, support outbreak management, and help develop effective partnerships across health and care services. This post is available as either a Band 6 position for candidates who already meet the full essential criteria, including a recognised qualification in health protection, or as a Band 5 Development Post for Registered Professionals who have a strong interest in health protection and wish to develop their expertise in this specialist field. Candidates appointed at Band 5 will receive structured support, supervision and development opportunities, including access to relevant training, to enable them to achieve the competencies and qualifications required for Band 6. Progression to Band 6 salary and responsibilities will occur once the required criteria have been successfully met and assessed. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses and other suitably registered health professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career in a specialist public health field whilst contributing to the health and wellbeing of the Bailiwick community. Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role. Job Description This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS or Local Authority towards entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay. Annual Bonus: Staff who are in post on 31 January will receive a lump sum payment every February. Relocation: For candidates needing to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey for the post, we offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances. More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive found here: Relocation Directive 2024 Employment Permit: This role offers eligible off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit, subject to UK and Guernsey Immigration Clearance where applicable. This permit enables candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them. Detailed information about Employment Permits can be found here: Employment Permit Information Accommodation: The Long-Term Employment Permit enables staff to either rent or buy local market accommodation. Subsidised staff accommodation is also available as single occupancy units.