Job summary
A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community
We have a number of exciting opportunities for a GMC Specialist Registered Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in intensive care medicine to join the group
Anaesthetist (with an interest in Intensive care): A full-time replacement post to join the existing 3 intensivists with time split between ICU sessions and theatre. A broad experience across a wide range of anaesthetic practice is needed to cover the needs of the population.
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
- Additional private practice supported by MSG & HSC (room, secretarial & billing support are all provided
- A full relocation package
- Private health insurance for you and your family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Career development with opportunities for private practice and 10 days of fully funded study leave annually.
- The opportunity to become a partner. Most consultants join as associates before being invited to join our partnership, giving you a stake in the group and a voice in key decision making.
Main duties of the job
We are a partnership of currently 54 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Anaesthetist (with an interest in Intensive care): A full-time replacement post to join the existing 3 intensivists with time split between ICU sessions and theatre. A broad experience across a wide range of anaesthetic practice is needed to cover the needs of the population.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Anaesthetist (with an interest in Intensive care): A full-time replacement post to join the existing 3 intensivists with time split between ICU sessions and theatre. A broad experience across a wide range of anaesthetic practice is needed to cover the needs of the population.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in anaesthesia, intensive care obstetric anaesthetic practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience at consultant level
- Expertise to develop a sub-specialty in Intensive Care, or other
- branches of anaesthetic practice relevant to local services
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Anaesthetic Specialist Register
- CCT (or entry expected Within 6 months of interview)
- CEST or European Community rights
- FRCA or equivalent
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK
Desirable
- ALS Provider
- FICM (Fellow of Faculty of intensive Care medicine)
- CCT or CEST (or European equivalent) in Intensive Care Medicine
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in anaesthesia, intensive care obstetric anaesthetic practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience at consultant level
- Expertise to develop a sub-specialty in Intensive Care, or other
- branches of anaesthetic practice relevant to local services
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Anaesthetic Specialist Register
- CCT (or entry expected Within 6 months of interview)
- CEST or European Community rights
- FRCA or equivalent
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK
Desirable
- ALS Provider
- FICM (Fellow of Faculty of intensive Care medicine)
- CCT or CEST (or European equivalent) in Intensive Care Medicine
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).
