We work as a team with doctors and healthcare assistants but we don’t have the same support from a big team. RGN BN (Hons) Nurse Helen graduated from the University of Southampton in 2017 and worked in Portsmouth’s busy Emergency Department until relocating to Guernsey in 2019 and beginning her time here as a Practice Nurse. What skills do you think are most important to have in your role? Guernsey provides excellent healthcare delivered at a variety of good quality medical centres throughout the island and at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH). I moved to Guernsey two years ago having spent 5 years in the Middle East and we love it here . It is also important to note that if you have friends or family visiting you from the UK or Europe, they will need medical insurance for any medical treatment in Guernsey as the European Health Insurance Card is NOT valid in Guernsey.
Those who do have a Health Benefit Card will only be required to pay part of the cost of the consultation and the Health Benefit Grant will cover the remainder. I have been working in the Respiratory Ward since October 2014. It is a big challenge but I am delighted to meet different people and to learn from other professionals. Whole-body skin-checks, Sports Medicine She came to the UK with the help of Cpl Healthcare so I decided to apply for one of their job offers also. Skincare & Makeup
I have been working as a nurse for 15 years. Moving to & Living in Guernsey; Planning & Building; Population Management ; Public Service Reform; Revenue Service (formerly Income Tax & Contributions) Waste & Recycling; Working & Retiring ; Customer Charter; Contact Us; Pay It; News. I have been working in several departments since I graduated in 2003, such as Emergency, Theatre, Oncology, General Medicine, Surgical, Nursing Home, Maternity, Community and Respiratory.
You can also specialise and even try different aspects of nursing such as mentoring, teaching, research, etc. News. With this insurance, they are not charged regardless of the number of times during the year they may need to use the service.
Laser skin treatments
We don’t have specialist nurses in Spain either. Relocating to Jersey as a nurse or midwife. 8 – 34 Percy Place, Dublin 4, Ireland Osteopathy
Back to Cobo Surgery.
The basic nursing skills such as venepuncture, taking bloods, wound dressing and tube insertion are essential from a nursing point of view.
I have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area which I couldn’t do in Spain as I only had temporary jobs. For example, if a patient needs an IV medication and I am able to get IV access, the patient would benefit from me being able to treat them as soon as possible. We are lucky as got a 15 year licence and intend staying here . I am very happy there.
During my placements, I was able to work in different departments and my mentors showed me how to work independently and also as part of a team.
In Spain we don’t have trainings, when we study Nursing, we learn the skills so when we are qualified our competencies include venepuncture and all the procedures that, for example, in the UK, the physician assistants do.
Working in a different country gives you a brand new environment to learn from and enriches the knowledge that you already have from your previous experiences. Grants are also available for consultations with an approved nurse in the surgery.
As an independent professional, a nurse should be able to perform these procedures so we can provide the best care to our patients.
Moving to Guernsey. Nurse Helen Bull. Mariana Muňoz Carrera, a nurse with Cambridge University Hospital, shares her story of relocating from Spain to the UK to pursue her Nursing career and advice on how to settle into a new country.
If you do not have a Health Benefit Card, you will be required to pay for all medical treatment. Nurse Helen graduated from the University of Southampton in 2017 and worked in Portsmouth’s busy Emergency Department until relocating to Guernsey in 2019 and beginning her time here as a Practice Nurse. Gait scanning
What are the differences between working as a nurse in the UK compared to Spain? Instead of dressing my dolls, I used to put bandages on them and pretend that they were in a hospital. Can you tell us about your background? Int: +353 1 6146000
I had a one way ticket to the UK so it was difficult to accept that Cambridge was my new home. I would encourage nurses to come to work in the UK as it gives you the opportunity to become more independent both personally and professionally. I’ve enriched my knowledge about policies and procedures in nursing and medicine and have widened my vision of the field. If you are thinking about relocating to Guernsey permanently and have either a local partner, Guernsey connection or an EEA passport, contact our Directors today for more details:- Jenny Mitchell. When did you first realise you wanted to become a nurse. LoCall: 0818 365 100 IPL Treatments This morning there's a knock on the hotel room door and I'm greeted by a young lady in a nurse's uniform. Cpl Healthcare HQ, Skin camouflage, © 2020 Healthcare Group | All rights reserved | Privacy Centre. FIRP Cert RP - Director & Shareholder +44 (0) 1481 … Based at the Cobo Surgery, Helen enjoys all aspects of her role, particularly wound care. Tell me about some of your placements during college. Based at the Cobo Surgery, Helen enjoys all aspects of her role, particularly wound care.
When I started working as a nurse in the UK, I found the system very different from the Spanish system.
Shockwave Ultrasound, Cosmetic clinic The assessment of moles or other skin lesions of concern
My DCs are in the private schools so a mixture of locals and other incomers but no problems settling in for us or the kids . Where did you study? However, it is important for residents and visitors alike to be aware that healthcare in Guernsey is completely separate from the British National Health Service (NHS) and consequently there are some important differences to be aware of. For specialist care, consultants at the Medical Specialist Group (MSG) provide care and surgery at the PEH. This gave me varied experience both theoretical and practical. I have a DS 11 and DD 7 .
Physiotherapy
Nursing and midwifery jobs and careers: about working in Jersey. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in the, Web Design and Developemt by Digital Strategy.
For help with insurance providers or for more queries related to healthcare in Guernsey, please do not hesitate to contact me.
This is why I decided to write about the things that I would have liked to know about before coming to the UK, so I could give others a picture of how things work here. Since I was a child, I knew I wanted to look after people.
I wanted to gain more experience as a nurse in a different environment.
Health Benefit is the grant which is paid by the Social Security Department towards the cost of medical consultations with an approved doctor, at home, in medical centres and at the Accident & Emergency Department at the hospital.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. I have found it v friendly and welcoming . Email: info@cplhealthcare.com.
I went to Madrid for the interview and Cambridge University Hospital offered me the job.
New arrivals to Guernsey should register with the Social Security Department to pay income-related contributions which will entitle them to Health Benefit.
It took me a few months to come around but then I decided to make the most of the experience and focus on the positives such as learning from my colleagues and embracing the fact that I was living and working abroad. I also have the opportunity to grow and develop in my career and I enjoy a lot teaching and mentoring junior staff and students. Can you tell us about your background? I think working in a different country can give you fresh perspective and new career opportunities. Fax: 0818 365 103
Read about nurses' experiences of relocating to Jersey and working within our departments.
Many islanders take out private medical insurance to cover all expenditure not covered by the Health Benefit scheme but given the bespoke nature of Guernsey’s system, it is advisable to speak to LOCAL insurance providers who can advise on the tailored insurance options available to Guernsey residents. You’ve written a book about your experience, what made you decide to do this? Prescription charges are also subsidised by the Health Benefit Grant. Did you find it hard to get settled in the UK? Guernsey provides excellent healthcare delivered at a variety of good quality medical centres throughout the island and at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH).
Why did you want to work as a nurse in the UK?
With the current cost of calling out an ambulance being up to as much as £360, many islanders also take out an Annual Ambulance subscription with the Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue Service. Each hospital is different so a hospital in a different country is even more eye opening. If you consult with a GP or a dentist, attend the Accident & Emergency department at the hospital and even if you need to use an ambulance, these services are NOT FREE to the end user and will incur charges, as do physiotherapy, chiropody and optical treatments and services. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. By the same token, Guernsey residents are NOT insured for healthcare whilst travelling in the UK (even if they have previously been resident in the UK) and will need to take out adequate insurance cover.
Those who do have a Health Benefit Card will only be required to pay part of the cost of the consultation and the Health Benefit Grant will cover the remainder. I have been working in the Respiratory Ward since October 2014. It is a big challenge but I am delighted to meet different people and to learn from other professionals. Whole-body skin-checks, Sports Medicine She came to the UK with the help of Cpl Healthcare so I decided to apply for one of their job offers also. Skincare & Makeup
I have been working as a nurse for 15 years. Moving to & Living in Guernsey; Planning & Building; Population Management ; Public Service Reform; Revenue Service (formerly Income Tax & Contributions) Waste & Recycling; Working & Retiring ; Customer Charter; Contact Us; Pay It; News. I have been working in several departments since I graduated in 2003, such as Emergency, Theatre, Oncology, General Medicine, Surgical, Nursing Home, Maternity, Community and Respiratory.
You can also specialise and even try different aspects of nursing such as mentoring, teaching, research, etc. News. With this insurance, they are not charged regardless of the number of times during the year they may need to use the service.
Laser skin treatments
We don’t have specialist nurses in Spain either. Relocating to Jersey as a nurse or midwife. 8 – 34 Percy Place, Dublin 4, Ireland Osteopathy
Back to Cobo Surgery.
The basic nursing skills such as venepuncture, taking bloods, wound dressing and tube insertion are essential from a nursing point of view.
I have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area which I couldn’t do in Spain as I only had temporary jobs. For example, if a patient needs an IV medication and I am able to get IV access, the patient would benefit from me being able to treat them as soon as possible. We are lucky as got a 15 year licence and intend staying here . I am very happy there.
During my placements, I was able to work in different departments and my mentors showed me how to work independently and also as part of a team.
In Spain we don’t have trainings, when we study Nursing, we learn the skills so when we are qualified our competencies include venepuncture and all the procedures that, for example, in the UK, the physician assistants do.
Working in a different country gives you a brand new environment to learn from and enriches the knowledge that you already have from your previous experiences. Grants are also available for consultations with an approved nurse in the surgery.
As an independent professional, a nurse should be able to perform these procedures so we can provide the best care to our patients.
Moving to Guernsey. Nurse Helen Bull. Mariana Muňoz Carrera, a nurse with Cambridge University Hospital, shares her story of relocating from Spain to the UK to pursue her Nursing career and advice on how to settle into a new country.
If you do not have a Health Benefit Card, you will be required to pay for all medical treatment. Nurse Helen graduated from the University of Southampton in 2017 and worked in Portsmouth’s busy Emergency Department until relocating to Guernsey in 2019 and beginning her time here as a Practice Nurse. Gait scanning
What are the differences between working as a nurse in the UK compared to Spain? Instead of dressing my dolls, I used to put bandages on them and pretend that they were in a hospital. Can you tell us about your background? Int: +353 1 6146000
I had a one way ticket to the UK so it was difficult to accept that Cambridge was my new home. I would encourage nurses to come to work in the UK as it gives you the opportunity to become more independent both personally and professionally. I’ve enriched my knowledge about policies and procedures in nursing and medicine and have widened my vision of the field. If you are thinking about relocating to Guernsey permanently and have either a local partner, Guernsey connection or an EEA passport, contact our Directors today for more details:- Jenny Mitchell. When did you first realise you wanted to become a nurse. LoCall: 0818 365 100 IPL Treatments This morning there's a knock on the hotel room door and I'm greeted by a young lady in a nurse's uniform. Cpl Healthcare HQ, Skin camouflage, © 2020 Healthcare Group | All rights reserved | Privacy Centre. FIRP Cert RP - Director & Shareholder +44 (0) 1481 … Based at the Cobo Surgery, Helen enjoys all aspects of her role, particularly wound care. Tell me about some of your placements during college. Based at the Cobo Surgery, Helen enjoys all aspects of her role, particularly wound care.
When I started working as a nurse in the UK, I found the system very different from the Spanish system.
Shockwave Ultrasound, Cosmetic clinic The assessment of moles or other skin lesions of concern
My DCs are in the private schools so a mixture of locals and other incomers but no problems settling in for us or the kids . Where did you study? However, it is important for residents and visitors alike to be aware that healthcare in Guernsey is completely separate from the British National Health Service (NHS) and consequently there are some important differences to be aware of. For specialist care, consultants at the Medical Specialist Group (MSG) provide care and surgery at the PEH. This gave me varied experience both theoretical and practical. I have a DS 11 and DD 7 .
Physiotherapy
Nursing and midwifery jobs and careers: about working in Jersey. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in the, Web Design and Developemt by Digital Strategy.
For help with insurance providers or for more queries related to healthcare in Guernsey, please do not hesitate to contact me.
This is why I decided to write about the things that I would have liked to know about before coming to the UK, so I could give others a picture of how things work here. Since I was a child, I knew I wanted to look after people.
I wanted to gain more experience as a nurse in a different environment.
Health Benefit is the grant which is paid by the Social Security Department towards the cost of medical consultations with an approved doctor, at home, in medical centres and at the Accident & Emergency Department at the hospital.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. I have found it v friendly and welcoming . Email: info@cplhealthcare.com.
I went to Madrid for the interview and Cambridge University Hospital offered me the job.
New arrivals to Guernsey should register with the Social Security Department to pay income-related contributions which will entitle them to Health Benefit.
It took me a few months to come around but then I decided to make the most of the experience and focus on the positives such as learning from my colleagues and embracing the fact that I was living and working abroad. I also have the opportunity to grow and develop in my career and I enjoy a lot teaching and mentoring junior staff and students. Can you tell us about your background? I think working in a different country can give you fresh perspective and new career opportunities. Fax: 0818 365 103
Read about nurses' experiences of relocating to Jersey and working within our departments.
Many islanders take out private medical insurance to cover all expenditure not covered by the Health Benefit scheme but given the bespoke nature of Guernsey’s system, it is advisable to speak to LOCAL insurance providers who can advise on the tailored insurance options available to Guernsey residents. You’ve written a book about your experience, what made you decide to do this? Prescription charges are also subsidised by the Health Benefit Grant. Did you find it hard to get settled in the UK? Guernsey provides excellent healthcare delivered at a variety of good quality medical centres throughout the island and at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH).
Why did you want to work as a nurse in the UK?
With the current cost of calling out an ambulance being up to as much as £360, many islanders also take out an Annual Ambulance subscription with the Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue Service. Each hospital is different so a hospital in a different country is even more eye opening. If you consult with a GP or a dentist, attend the Accident & Emergency department at the hospital and even if you need to use an ambulance, these services are NOT FREE to the end user and will incur charges, as do physiotherapy, chiropody and optical treatments and services. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. By the same token, Guernsey residents are NOT insured for healthcare whilst travelling in the UK (even if they have previously been resident in the UK) and will need to take out adequate insurance cover.