Consultant in Rheumatology

Guernsey, Channel Islands

A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community.

We have an exciting opportunity for GMC Specialist Registered Consultant Rheumatologist to join the group.

About the Medical Specialist 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 56 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.

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.

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 the role

This is a newly created full-time substantive post. The successful candidate will be the sole rheumatologist for the island and will be supported by a specialist rheumatology nurse. They will join 15 colleagues in the Adult Medicine Directorate, working in a high-quality consultant delivered service.

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 successful candidate will have experience managing a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases. They will manage an outpatient caseload, injection procedures, provide inpatient consultations as required and provide oversight for the rheumatology specialist nurse. The wider directorate also provides opportunities to pursue interests in quality improvement, leadership and management roles.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the UK GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the time of interview.

Those interested in a job share or flexible working arrangements are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Benefits

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

·       Generous salary (not utilising NHS pay scale) and current local Guernsey income tax flat rate of 20%

·       Opportunity to undertake integrated private practice

·       Full 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

Apply

Informal enquiries about the post are welcome and can be made to Dr Tom Saunders (Directorate Chair for Adult Medicine) [email protected] or via Nathan Collenette (Business Partner – People and Organisation) [email protected] or via our switchboard on 01481 238565.

Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter and CV and sent to [email protected]   

Closing date for applications is 23^rd May 2025. 

Short listed candidates are encouraged to visit prior to interview.

Interviews likely to be held the week beginning 26^th May 2025.

Anticipated start date: 1^st September 2025.