Consultant in Medical Oncology
About The Position
A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community. We have an exciting opportunity for a GMC Specialist Registered Consultant in Medical Oncology to join the group. The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) Limited Liability Partnership is contracted to provide a wide range of emergency and elective medical services for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, in partnership with the Health and Social Care Committee (HSC) of the States of Guernsey. It aims to serve and care for the community through the provision of the highest standard of clinical care. The MSG was founded in 1992 by a group of 19 doctors. Today the service remains owned and run by a passionate team of doctors, currently comprising 58 consultants with a range of professional interests. There are no junior doctors in Guernsey and therefore consultants provide the complete range of inpatient and outpatient care. Tertiary care services are supplied by a variety of Hospitals on the UK Mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contracted services. The MSG is based at Alexandra House and Mill House, where most managerial and support staff are based. Both buildings have dedicated outpatient facilities and are situated in close proximity to the island’s main hospital, the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH). 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. 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. We are looking to appoint a consultant medical oncologist to join a team of three medical oncologists providing expert cancer care, based within the Bulstrode Oncology Unit at the PEH in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (65,000 people approx.). The successful applicant must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion at the time of interview. This is a replacement full-time substantive post. Desirable site-specific interests for the post include breast and lung cancers but other interests would be considered. The consultants are supported by an excellent team of specialist nursing staff. The Medical Oncologists work closely with colleagues in the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and also have links with Centres such as London hospitals. A visiting Lymphoma service is provided from Southampton provides a local lymphoma service. The successful applicant would be encouraged to develop formal links with Southampton colleagues, and to attend Southampton MDT meetings. The current post holder attends these meetings via Teams. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates clinical excellency, is a good communicator and shares the values we place on long term partnerships.
Requirements
- GMC Specialist Registered Consultant in Medical Oncology.
- Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion at the time of interview.
- Demonstrates clinical excellency.
- Is a good communicator.
- Shares the values of long term partnerships.
Nice To Haves
- Desirable site-specific interests include breast and lung cancers.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert cancer care.
- Develop formal links with Southampton colleagues.
- Attend Southampton MDT meetings.
- Undertake private practice.
Benefits
- Generous salary (not utilising NHS pay scale) and current local Guernsey income tax flat rate of 20%
- Opportunity to undertake private practice (package including 50% private practice fees, indemnity, secretarial support and billing)
- Generous relocation package
- Private health insurance for yourself and your family
- Pension scheme delivered by a long-established local pension specialist (up to 5% matched employer contribution)
- Life assurance scheme
- Income protection scheme
- Medical indemnity insurance cover
- GMC and BMA subscription cover
- Free car parking at both the MSG and PEH
- Wellbeing allowance of £300/annum (towards gym/better commute scheme etc)
- 35 days per annum annual leave
- 10 days study leave with generous reimbursement package
- Up to 10 days fully funded ‘off island attachment’ with opportunities for professional and service development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
