About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a consultant general physician with a cardiology interest to join a team of fifteen physicians to provide high quality comprehensive consultant only secondary care in general internal medicine and cardiology 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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates clinical excellency, is a good communicator and shares the values we place on long term partnerships.
The team of consultant physicians work together to provide the general and acute medicine service to Guernsey. There are no junior doctors, but we are well supported by the ward nurses and Emergency Department Physicians to provide a high-quality health service. A Subspeciality interest in Cardiology is essential. There are also opportunities to pursue interests in medical education, quality improvement, leadership and management. The successful candidate will be expected to develop formal links with the Cardiology service at our tertiary referral centre which is University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust.
About us
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 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 islands 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
You can download a full copy of the Consultant in General Internal Medicine and Cardiology job description from the supporting files section.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English. Honesty & reliability. Ability to work in a small community. Ability to work as part of a MDT. Ability to lead, take responsibility and make decisions. Commitment to continuing medical education. Commitment to developing and improving services. Demonstrates empathy and ability to build rapport. Caring attitude towards patients.
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities. Commitment to developing the partnership.
Quality Improvement, Management and IT Essential
Evidence of participation in quality improvement activities. Evidence of commitment to good clinical governance. Ability and willingness to work within the contracted performance framework. Commitment to administrative and managerial responsibility.
Desirable
Management course of evidence of knowledge of management structures/processes. Experience of managing a clinical service. Knowledge/experience in utilisation of digitalised systems.
Academic / Research Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
Desirable
Publications in refereed journals.
Teaching Skills Essential
Evidence of involvement in education of colleagues
Desirable
Instructor on recognised course. Publications /research activity.
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC On specialist register in relevant speciality or within 6 months of CCT Either Cardiology and GIM or GIM plus extensive cardiology experience CESR applicants must be on the specialist register at point of application. MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP or equivalent Eligible to work and reside in the UK
Desirable
Higher degree Subspeciality interest Current ALS provider BSE accreditation
Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in general medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within cardiology and general medicine. At least 2 years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient cardiology (at senior registrar or consultant level) Ability to integrate care of appropriate patients with the tertiary centre and establish personal links Ability to lead an MDT clinical team Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
Expertise to develop a subspeciality interest relevant to local services More than 1 years' experience at consultant level
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name The Medical Specialist Group LLP
Address The Medical Specialist Group
The Medical Specialist Group LLP
Alexandra House, Les Frieteaux
St Martin
Guernsey
GY1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.msg.gg (Opens in a new tab)