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Manx Care

Consultant in General Surgery

The closing date is 19 June 2025

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Job summary

Looking for a rewarding surgical career in a breathtaking location? Generalism is our Specialism, Manx Care provides a comprehensive general, colorectal and vascular surgical service to an isolated rural Island with a population of approximately 85,000. Join our team on the Isle of Man as a Consultant in General Surgery, delivering high-quality general, colorectal, and vascular surgical care in a well-supported environment. With strong links to leading UK teaching hospitals, youll work alongside a committed team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Main duties of the job

As the Isle of Man is an isolated Island, our surgical Consultants cover a wide range of general surgical conditions so they can assess what can be done locally (without necessarily operating) and make decisions on when to transfer patients to specialised centres in the UK. In emergency life threatening situations, they may need to make surgical interventions on Island rather than transferring patients to the UK. Therefore, our general surgical doctors need to have basic general surgical skills to enable them to cover general surgery, as well as the out of hours general surgical parts of different specialities such as urology, vascular, thoracic, paediatric. Use your expertise to lead clinics, manage trauma cases, and mentor junior doctors while advancing surgical services and research. Enjoy generous study leave, career progression, and an unmatched work-life balance in a truly unique setting. If you're ready for a role that values your expertise, supports your growth, and offers true professional fulfilment, apply now to take the next step in your surgical career!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£107,327 to £181,737 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021363

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Annual leave starting from 32 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Annual leave starting from 32 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration.
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register via:- a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CTT) the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). c) European Community Rights.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration.
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register via:- a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CTT) the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). c) European Community Rights.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Michael Gallagher

michael.gallagher@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£107,327 to £181,737 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021363

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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