Job summary
A job plan review will take place between the appointee and the Surgical Chairman within 6-12 months of the commencement date of the post. The job plan will be a prospective agreement setting out the consultants duties and responsibilities. It will cover all aspects of the consultants professional practice including clinical work and managerial responsibilities. It will include personal objectives, including details of any off-island links and the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan. The MSG fully supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and the Surgical Colleges.
The MSG has adequate provisions for an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports consultants through the revalidation process. Within the new contract there is a single governance framework between MSG and HSC with the Medical Director at HSC also being the Responsible Officer who makes the recommendations for revalidation in Guernsey. The MSG has a mentoring policy in place to enable new consultants to settle into working in Guernsey. A mentor will be allocated to the new appointee.
Main duties of the job
Supporting of a General & Colorectal Service in conjunction with the colorectal/GI surgeon.
Responsibility for the continuing care and treatment of patients when on call & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan
Provision of an out of hours General Surgical service with consultant colleagues
Cover for Consultant colleagues annual leave and other authorised absence, in order to provide continuity of care.
Participation in medical audit and the MSGs Clinical Governance process
Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate
Compliance with all MSG / HSC Policies
About us
Guernsey is a pleasant and safe island in which to bring up a family, with good schools in both the public and private sectors with plentiful leisure attractions and facilities. The post attracts a long-term essential employment permit with established residency after 8 years. House prices in Guernsey are comparable with the South-East of England. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is Crown Dependency with the States of Guernsey (States) as the main governing body for all matters, except foreign policy and defense. Guernsey has good transport links to the UK mainland and France.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
A job plan review will take place between the appointee and the Surgical Chairman within 6-12 months of the commencement date of the post. The job plan will be a prospective agreement setting out the consultants duties and responsibilities. It will cover all aspects of the consultants professional practice including clinical work and managerial responsibilities. It will include personal objectives, including details of any off-island links and the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan. The MSG fully supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and the Surgical Colleges.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
A job plan review will take place between the appointee and the Surgical Chairman within 6-12 months of the commencement date of the post. The job plan will be a prospective agreement setting out the consultants duties and responsibilities. It will cover all aspects of the consultants professional practice including clinical work and managerial responsibilities. It will include personal objectives, including details of any off-island links and the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan. The MSG fully supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and the Surgical Colleges.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing upper and lower GI endoscopy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, appendicectomy, and abdominal trauma.
- Training and experience in General and Colorectal Surgery obtained through a recognised training programme.
- Evidence of training may be required for new procedures the appointee will undertake in this role.
- At least 2 years of experience at consultant level
- An interest in benign coloproctology and colonoscopy
Desirable
- Experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery obtained through a recognised training programme.
- JAG accredited for colonoscopy and gastroscopy
- Interest in management benign anorectal/pelvic floor dysfunction
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and on the GMC Specialist Register
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK
Desirable
- ATLS Provider
- MD or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing upper and lower GI endoscopy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, appendicectomy, and abdominal trauma.
- Training and experience in General and Colorectal Surgery obtained through a recognised training programme.
- Evidence of training may be required for new procedures the appointee will undertake in this role.
- At least 2 years of experience at consultant level
- An interest in benign coloproctology and colonoscopy
Desirable
- Experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery obtained through a recognised training programme.
- JAG accredited for colonoscopy and gastroscopy
- Interest in management benign anorectal/pelvic floor dysfunction
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and on the GMC Specialist Register
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK
Desirable
- ATLS Provider
- MD or equivalent
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
