Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Consultant General Paediatrician to join an existing team of four paediatricians to provide high quality comprehensive consultant only secondary care in paediatrics and neonatology in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (65,000 people approx.).
This is a replacement full-time substantive post. The successful applicant will join and complement our team of 5 Consultant Paediatrician and 1 HSC employed Community Paediatrician.
The successful candidate will have a broad range of experience across paediatrics. The wider directorate also provides opportunities to pursue interests in quality improvement, leadership and management roles.
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.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the UK GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or be within 6 months of obtaining this at time of interview.
Responsibilities of the post include providing inpatient and outpatient care for paediatric patients, including paediatric high dependency care.
To participate in the on-call rota as duty Paediatrician, providing out of hours care.
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. 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 Hospital on the UK Mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contract 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can download a full copy of our Consultant in Paediatrics job description from the supporting files section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can download a full copy of our Consultant in Paediatrics job description from the supporting files section.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage the full range of paediatric and neonatal emergencies encountered within a general hospital including stabilisation and management of ventilated neonates.
- Minimum of 6 months experience at a level 3 neonatal unit at ST6 or above.
- Ability to identify and examine children where there are safeguarding concerns
- Some clinical experience of community paediatrics
Desirable
- Experience in neonatal transportation
- More than 1 years' experience at consultant level
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH by examination (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months off CCT at interview date. Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at point of application.
- NLS provider within last 4 years
- APLS provider within last 4 years
- Level 3 child protection training
- Eligible to work and reside in the UK
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Qualification in chosen sub-specialty
- ARNI
- NLS or APLS instructor
- Level 4 or 5 Child Protection training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage the full range of paediatric and neonatal emergencies encountered within a general hospital including stabilisation and management of ventilated neonates.
- Minimum of 6 months experience at a level 3 neonatal unit at ST6 or above.
- Ability to identify and examine children where there are safeguarding concerns
- Some clinical experience of community paediatrics
Desirable
- Experience in neonatal transportation
- More than 1 years' experience at consultant level
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH by examination (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months off CCT at interview date. Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at point of application.
- NLS provider within last 4 years
- APLS provider within last 4 years
- Level 3 child protection training
- Eligible to work and reside in the UK
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Qualification in chosen sub-specialty
- ARNI
- NLS or APLS instructor
- Level 4 or 5 Child Protection training
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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)
