Job summary
A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant to join the group.
In addition to the appealing lifestyle that Guernsey offers, we have an attractive benefits package which includes:
- A generous salary (the income tax rate for Guernsey is currently a flat 20%).
- Greater involvement in direct patient care
- Private health insurance for you
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive relocation package including rental support
Main duties of the job
A better work-life balance.
If you're searching for a dose of sea air or a better work-life balance, our island community has it all.
Renowned for its sandy beaches and mild climate, Guernsey offers an idyllic, family friendly, lifestyle with excellent connections to the UK, France, and beautiful nearby islands.
Our flexible working patterns and short journey times give you more time to enjoy life, whether that's a paddleboard and beach BBQ with the family after work, an afternoon hiking the cliffs or catching up with friends at one of our many award-winning restaurants.
Our consultants and their families have also benefited from the excellent schools and the wide variety of activities on offer on the island.
For more information on what your new lifestyle could look like, or about the practicalities of re-locating to Guernsey, visit the dedicated website here. Alternatively, hear from other healthcare professionals who have relocated here.
About us
We are a partnership of currently 55 Consultants, which, under contract, provides specialist medical services to the Guernsey Health Service with a health care model that is different and separate from the NHS. As well as providing contract care the MSG consultants also provide private care which is remunerated separately, but is carried out in both MSG and PEH facilities as there are no other private facilities on island. MSG administration and secretarial staff also support a consultant private practice. Tertiary care services are supplied by hospitals on the UK Mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contracted services.
The Princess Elizabeth Hospital is a modern hospital with approximately 145 beds and strong clinical links to UK mainland centres, particularly Southampton General Hospital and Kings College Hospital.
Our vision is to be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for clinical care and loved by the Guernsey community.
Our purpose is to use our expertise and compassion to provide outstanding patient-centred services that improve the health of the community we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the role, benefits and relocation package, please contact our People & Organisation team by emailing recruit@msg.gg or calling 01481 239988.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the role, benefits and relocation package, please contact our People & Organisation team by emailing recruit@msg.gg or calling 01481 239988.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant theatre experience as a first assistant with Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, obstetric, ENT, Urological and General surgery both elective and emergency
- Evidence of competence as a first assistant
- Effective management of all resources especially financial and human
- Knowledge of current research, key issues and development in theatre
- practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety/Risk Management within the operating department
- Demonstrates knowledge of change management
- Organisational and management skills within a team
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- At least 4 years post registration experience as a scrub practitioner / ODP
- Evidence of advanced assistant experience or competence or willingness to achieve enhanced surgical skills qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant theatre experience as a first assistant with Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, obstetric, ENT, Urological and General surgery both elective and emergency
- Evidence of competence as a first assistant
- Effective management of all resources especially financial and human
- Knowledge of current research, key issues and development in theatre
- practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety/Risk Management within the operating department
- Demonstrates knowledge of change management
- Organisational and management skills within a team
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- At least 4 years post registration experience as a scrub practitioner / ODP
- Evidence of advanced assistant experience or competence or willingness to achieve enhanced surgical skills qualification
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).
