At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team to provide acute mental health services and support patients in need.
- Company: Work with the States of Guernsey, known for its friendly community and low crime rates.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30+ days of annual leave, study budget, and a higher-than-UK salary with low taxes.
- Other info: Relocation payment and generous rental allowance available for new hires.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while enjoying life on a beautiful island.
- Qualifications: Must have GMC registration, MRCPsych, and recent experience in General Adult Psychiatry.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Applications are invited from Consultant Psychiatrists to join the Adult Acute Mental Health Services team based at the main Hospital site on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. You will work closely with the Clinical Director, Associate Director Lead Consultant and Senior Service Manager to provide an effective clinical Acute Mental Health service. There are 4 Consultants and 5 Associate Specialists in Adult Mental Health, including this post.
This is a full-time post covering the adult acute inpatient ward, and providing 2 sessions in the community between the 3 on-island GP practice groups and the island of Alderney. The Ward is the islands only Adult Inpatient Ward with 14 single occupancy en-suite beds on the main ward, with 2 in extra care and 1 in high care, for those in need of a separate environment. There is also a seclusion room. With an average occupancy of between 60-70%, the Ward has a dedicated, experienced Associate Specialist, purely covering this ward. This role includes an on-call commitment, currently 1:6, supporting an Associate Specialist who is 1st on call. (diary evidence shows consultant on-call is not onerous)
Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands with a population of 65,000 and has some of the British Isles finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital.
Role Requirements:
- Full GMC registration on the Specialist register
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Wide and recent experience of General Adult Psychiatry
- Current or recent Consultant experience
- To carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education (including non-medical staff)
The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey in this post include:
- A minimum of 30 days annual leave, increasing with service
- 10 days of study leave and a study budget of £4,000 per annum
- Payment of MDU, GMC and RCPsych fees
- A higher-than-UK salary with low tax rates (20% top rate income tax, no VAT, council tax, capital gains or inheritance tax)
- States of Guernsey pension scheme
- A relocation payment of £5,000
- A generous four year private rental allowance to support the cost of private rental accommodation
- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult in England employer: Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment
Join our dedicated team of Social Workers in the picturesque setting of Guernsey, where you will find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training opportunities, and a collaborative environment that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. Experience the unique advantage of working in a close-knit community while advancing your career in social work.
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Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment Recruitment Team
