Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon; interest in shoulder surgery

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (interest in shoulder surgery)

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Job Summary

A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community. We have an exciting opportunity for a GMC Specialist Registered Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the group.

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 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 after work, an afternoon hiking the cliffs or catching up with friends at one of our award‑winning restaurants.

Our consultants and their families also benefit from excellent schools and a 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

We’re looking to appoint a consultant orthopaedic surgeon to join our three existing orthopaedic surgeons to provide high quality, comprehensive consultant‑only secondary care to the local community in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (approx. 65,000 people).

This is a full‑time replacement post. The successful candidate should be confident in managing general orthopaedic trauma out of hours and have a sub‑specialist interest in shoulder surgery to complement the department.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate clinical excellence and act as a good communicator; share the values we place on long‑term partnerships.
• Commit to a 1 in 4 on‑call commitment for trauma. The department performs approximately 250 trauma operations each year including about 60 neck of femur fractures.
• Manage general orthopaedic trauma out of hours and provide specialist care with a sub‑specialist interest in shoulder surgery.
• Integrate care of appropriate patients within tertiary centres and establish personal links.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion at the time of interview.

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

• Generous salary not utilising NHS pay scale and current local Guernsey income tax flat rate of 20%
• Opportunity to undertake private practice with additional remuneration
• Generous relocation package
• Private health insurance for yourself and your family
• Pension scheme delivered by a 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
• Well‑being 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 funded off‑island attachment with opportunities for professional and service development
• Long‑service award of 3 weeks leave after 7 years

We are a partnership of 56 consultants, under contract, providing specialist medical services to the Guernsey Health Service with a healthcare model distinct from the NHS. In addition to contract care, MSG consultants also provide private care, which is remunerated separately and is carried out in both MSG and PEH facilities. MSG administration and secretarial staff support a consultant private practice.

Tertiary care services are supplied by hospitals on the UK mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contracted services.

The Princess Elizabeth Hospital is a modern hospital with approximately 145 beds and strong clinical links to UK mainland centres, particularly Southampton General Hospital and Kings College Hospital.

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.

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