Clinical Nurse Specialist – Jersey with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa note
Even though this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship, all international applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer. Jersey has its own immigration requirements separate from the UK, and while the position includes sponsorship, candidates should confirm all visa details before applying.
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the CAMHS Duty and Assessment crisis team! In this role you will have the opportunity to improve the lives of children and young people with mental health and emotional needs through the delivery of services to promote recovery and well-being. The CAMHS Hub & Triage Nurse plays a key role in the early assessment, prioritisation, and coordination of referrals into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Based within the central hub, the post holder will ensure that children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and safe access to mental health services.
Job details
Company: Health and Community Services
Location: Government Of Jersey, 1 Union Street, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE2 3DN
Salary: £75,920.72 to £80,684.14 a year
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Qualifications
Experience: Experience
Essential qualifications
Regulated Nurse with current NMC registration. Profession Specific / Speciality Degree (or level 6 qualification) in Nursery equivalent. Recognised teaching qualification Working towards Masters (Level 7) professional qualification, relevant to speciality.
Desirable qualifications: Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Masters level qualification in appropriate speciality. Independent Prescribing Qualification (e.g. NMC v300).
Essential experience
Minimum 5 years experience post qualifying as a nurse/ability to demonstrate required experience including evidence in leading a multi-professional team. Broad experience of engaging with patients, motivate and support them too high standards. Demonstrable knowledge of Safeguarding Evidence of leadership Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in clinical practice.
Full job description
A Clinical Nurse Specialist role is linked grade of NM05 & NM06. Clinical Nurse Specialists who are newly appointed into role and have no line management responsibility will be a grade NM05. NM06 Clinical Nurse Specialists will have line management responsibility and/or relevant experience in their role. A Clinical Nurse Specialist working autonomously as a highly specialist clinical resource demonstrating and providing a high level of clinical expertise in the delivery of care, advice, support, education, and deliver interventions to service users, their families, carers, staff and health care professionals.
Professionally and managerially responsible for the overall governance, quality and safety of service users within the specialist service. Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the delivery and promotion of evidence based practice, in line with both local and national guidelines. A Clinical Nurse Specialist will have clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research responsibilities.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice: The Clinical Nurse Specialist will demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and accountability by delivering specialised and person-centred holistic care. This will be delivered through advice, counselling, education, and interventions to service users, their families, carers and health care professionals. Will manage own caseload and undertake comprehensive history taking and assessment, which may involve physical examination, enhanced observation, define care pathway or appropriately refer onwards if necessary.
Responsibilities will also include follow up/change of care, evaluation, or discharge. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and will work collaboratively in order to ensure a co-ordinated approach to person centred care, across the clinical pathway with timely onward referral to other professionals and agencies as appropriate.
Education responsibilities
Advanced communication skills are essential in order to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to service users, families and carers, providing them with advice and emotional support in hospital/community. Ensuring that service users understand the information provided to them, whilst overcoming any communication barriers. Thus empowering service users to make informed choices regarding their care pathways. Advocate for service users and their families in treatment decisions and choices ensuring a holistic approach throughout their treatment.
Act as a role model, educator, supervisor and mentor seeking to instil and develop confidence in others. Participate in supervision and keep up to date with professional development. Continually develop practice in response to changing population service need, engaging in horizon scanning for future innovations to develop. Leads on the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning activities, specific to the area of expertise, internally and externally to the organisation as required.
About Jersey
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island. Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Healthcare in Jersey
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost. This provides a unique healthcare environment that combines British healthcare standards with local governance and administration.
Working pattern
This role involves predominantly working standard hours (9:00am – 5:00pm), supporting the triage and processing of referrals, while also contributing flexibly to crisis response service (8am – 8pm) through e-rostering when required. The position offers a structured working pattern with flexibility to respond to service demands, particularly during periods of increased activity or crisis situations.
Person specification
Essential experience includes minimum 5 years experience post qualifying as a nurse/ability to demonstrate required experience including evidence in leading a multi-professional team. Broad experience of engaging with patients, motivate and support them too high standards. Demonstrable knowledge of Safeguarding Evidence of leadership Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in clinical practice.
Demonstrates clinical outcome measures for service users Experienced in clinical governance, clinical audit and service users experience. Experience of conducting supervision sessions with staff. Evidence of experience in delivering training/Education to a broad range of professionals. Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in clinical practice Evidence of effective staff management and running a ward/area/department.
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. This standard requirement ensures the safety and protection of vulnerable service users within the healthcare environment.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact: Nadine Da Cal. Email: n.dacal@health.gov.je. Phone: not provided. Applicants should ensure they have all required documentation including proof of qualifications, NMC registration, and evidence of relevant experience ready before starting their application.
Application checklist for international applicants
1. Verify visa eligibility with employer before applying
2. Ensure current NMC registration
3. Prepare proof of all qualifications
4. Gather evidence of clinical experience
5. Prepare references from previous employers
6. Ensure criminal record certificates are available if required
7. Check that all documentation meets Jersey’s specific requirements
8. Contact Nadine Da Cal for any clarification about the application process
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. This requirement is essential for practicing as a nurse in Jersey, even though it is not part of the UK. The registration process ensures that all nursing staff meet the professional standards required for safe and effective practice.
About the employer
Health and Community Services delivers healthcare services in Jersey. The employer’s website is https://www.gov.je. This government department is responsible for providing healthcare services to the island’s population, offering a unique opportunity to work within a healthcare system that combines elements of the NHS with local administration and governance.
Application deadline
The closing date is 14 June 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their well in advance of this deadline to allow time for processing and potential follow-up questions. Late applications may not be considered, so timely submission is essential.
Reference number
Job reference number: K0011-4016. Please include this reference number in all correspondence and when applying for the position. This helps the recruitment team track your application through the selection process.