At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide medical care in a beautiful island setting, covering outpatient clinics and emergencies.
- Company: St Helena, a unique overseas territory of the UK with a welcoming community.
- Benefits: Low tax rates, relocation allowances, 30 days annual leave, and return flights covered.
- Other info: Enjoy great weather and outdoor activities in a safe environment.
- Why this job: Experience a different way of life while making a real impact on community health.
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration or equivalent; experience in general practice preferred.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
The island of St Helena is looking for a General Practitioner. St Helena offers a unique environment in which to work and live, with a variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful setting. Families with younger children will find it safe and welcoming, and there are excellent accommodation options.
St Helena Benefits Package Includes:
- Lower tax rates
- An International Supplement
- Relocation Allowances for fixed term job
- Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
- Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays
- Return flights covered
- The opportunity to experience great weather and a different way of life
The island is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic approximately 4,000 miles from the UK. The island’s population is around 4,500 and it has a typical small island economy with a high import dependency, a narrow economic base and a large public sector.
The Role:
The 22-bed General Hospital in the capital, Jamestown, covers all areas of acute medical and surgical care. Responsible for out-patient clinics at various locations every week, you will cover various clinical needs for adults and children, including diabetes, hypertension and cardio-pulmonary disease which are highly prevalent on the island. Taking care of in-patients, you will be on the primary on-call rota (approximately 1 in 4) in the triage and attendance of urgent care and emergencies. There will be on-call cover from specialist colleagues in anaesthetics/intensive care, general surgery, and obstetrics/gynaecology. You will also attend clinical emergencies and urgent care duties, incident management, outbreak response and other healthcare emergencies. This role reports into the Chief Medical Officer.
Contract Details:
- 2 Year Fixed Term Contract available
- Starting ASAP
- Salary: £85,000pa (total remuneration c. £100,000 including allowances)
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Running weekly out-patient clinics at various locations covering a range of clinical needs including diabetes, hypertension and cardio-pulmonary disease.
- Actively involved in preventive care and lifestyle management, serving as a clinical champion for preventive service development.
- Consulting paediatrics, ENT and ophthalmology patients with support from overseas specialists and using local therapeutic guidelines and protocols.
- Taking care of in-patients and being on the primary on-call rota, supported by on-call cover from specialist colleagues.
- Participating in health promotion and preventative care programmes, staff training, incident management, outbreak response and other healthcare emergencies.
Essential Requirements:
- Full GMC registration if from the UK.
- If outside the UK, must be licensed and able to practice in your country of recruitment and also be on the UK GMC GP register or Specialist Register for Internal Medicine or equivalent registration authority in your country of practice.
- If within 6 months of CCT, may be considered based on experience.
St Helena! - General Practitioner 2 year Fixed Term opportunity .. in Jamestown employer: Head Medical
Head Medical is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of corporate clients in vibrant London, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
