If you seek an alternative away from the UK Health Service, Head Medical has a great opportunity for you to consider on the Island of Guernsey.
We are on the outlook for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join a prestigious private organisation on a permanent contract.
A specialised health board (consultant-delivered service that is personalised and constantly evolving ) seeking a dynamic and motivated Consultant within Medical Oncology 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 Consultant is expected to work flexibly and to put the needs of the patients first. This is a consultant-delivered and not a consultant-led service, with no junior staff. Desirable site-specific interests for the post include urological and gynaecological cancers but other interests would be considered. An excellent team of specialist nursing staff supports the consultants.
The post is planned for daytime 10.0 PAs, 2.0 of which are SPAs (including 1 SPA for clinical admin). Private patient activities are integrated into this rota but not included in the calculation of PA's
The oncologists run a 1:3 on call night-time rota until 23:00 following which, cover is provided by the physicians until 8am. The oncologists also provide oncology cover from 08:00 until 13:00 at weekends and on bank holidays. The service is consultant only, with a first on call commitment without junior staff, and is non-resident at nights and weekends
Guernsey is not part of the UK, and the healthcare system is therefore not part of the NHS. This post therefore differs from an NHS consultant post in that there are no specified numbers of programmed activities (PAs,). This job is approximately the equivalent of 12-13 PAs (including integrated private practice).
What’s on offer for you?
- The salary on offer is £ 140,000 basic plus private earnings
- Car Hire & Private accommodation available throughout duration of your contract
- Income Tax rate is only 20% of earnings
- Additional earning opportunity with developing a practice practice
- One of the best work-life balances - most journeys around the island on average are 5 – 20 minutes
- There are 35 days holiday a year, with the ability to carry 5 days forward into the next year if
untaken
- Relocate to appreciate a rewarding quality of life within a thriving small community.
- Enjoy shorter commutes and a safe and friendly place to live and raise a family – all
within easy reach of the UK.
- Private health insurance for you 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
Duties
- To provide an excellent and comprehensive patient-centred service for all eligible cancers, delivered in line with waiting times and in line with improving outcomes of specific cancers guidance issued by NICE and other national bodies.
- To provide expert guidance and aid in the diagnosis of cancer and where appropriate take over the care of patients.
- To provide expertise in the management of cancer through multidisciplinary teams by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participation in regular clinical meetings and other professional activities.
- To help to ensure the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine and other therapies and appropriate patient monitoring.
- To provide care for Oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and to participate fully in the Oncology on-call duty rota.
- To be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
- To provide care that promotes optimal functioning and quality of life for each individual patient.
- To ensure that all aspects of service are delivered safely and conform to national standards and published guidelines, monitored by regular audit.
Essential criteria
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Oncology through a UK CCT or equivalent (or entry expected within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European community rights
- MRCP or equivalent
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty on oncology
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in audit and management
Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information. We would love to hear from you.