Job vacancy: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist, The Medical Specialist Group LLP, Guernsey

Job summary

Main area: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist
Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (6 months)
Hours: Full time

Employer: The Medical Specialist Group LLP
Employer type: Public (Non NHS)
Town: Guernsey
Salary: £140,156.31
Closing: 01/11/2024 23:59

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

6 month fixed term contract commencing Jan 2025

Guernsey, Channel Islands

A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community.

We have an exciting opportunity for GMC Specialist Registered Consultant Ophthalmologist to join the group from January 2025.

About the Medical Specialist Group

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.

Learn more about us here

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.

About the role

This is a full-time post, covering an established position until our new substantive colleague joins us in August 2025. The post will require the incumbent to cover a general spectrum of ophthalmic cases to support the patients of the Bailiwick, alongside an excellent team of three other Consultant Ophthalmologists on the island.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the UK GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology.

Benefits

In addition to the appealing lifestyle that Guernsey offers, we have an attractive benefits package which includes:

· A generous salary of £140,156 per annum (the income tax rate for Guernsey is currently a flat 20%).

· Greater involvement in direct patient care

· Private medical insurance for you and any qualifying dependants

· Additional private practice supported by MSG & HSC (room, indemnity, secretarial & billing support are all provided)

· Accommodation for the period of your tenure

· Hire Car for the period of your tenure

· Return Flights

Apply

To apply for the position or for more information on the role and benefits, please contact our People & Organisation team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 238565.

Contact Mr Nick Watson, Consultant Ophthalmologist & Ophthalmology lead by emailing [email protected], or Mr Mark Webber, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Directorate Chair for Surgical by emailing [email protected] to discuss the post in more detail.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 127.9KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Main Contact: for all roles: Mr Mark Webber, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Surgical Directorate Chair, email: [email protected] / Mr Nicolas Watson, Consultant Ophthalmologist, email: [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: The Medical Specialist Group,
Alexandra House,
Les Frieteaux,
St Martin,
Guernsey,
Channel Islands,
GY1 3EX

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