Consultant in Anaesthesia

**About the role**

We are looking for a **Consultant in Anaesthesia** to join our welcoming and friendly team on the beautiful Isle of Man, where we are aiming to become the best, small island-based health and care system in the world.

Nobles Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services typical of most district general hospitals including acute medicine, general and orthopaedic surgery, maternity, paediatrics, a special care baby unit, an intensive therapy unit and a critical care unit.

The Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Service provide anaesthetic services for all the major specialities (excluding neuro and cardiac surgery), plus care of patients in our ICU. In addition, our team also provide a Consultant-led pain service and provide an anaesthetic service in our obstetric theatre and epidural service.

The Island also provides an air ambulance service for the transfer of critically ill patients to the UK. You will have the opportunity to participate in this service and provide in flight anaesthetic support during transfer, with the appropriate training. The medical lead for the air ambulance service is a Consultant Anaesthetist.

You will join fourteen other Consultants, one Associate Specialist and two Speciality Doctors to provide resident on-call cover for anaesthetics, as well as general anaesthetic duties.

**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 all Manx and UK bank holidays.

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

***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 take 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 Islands 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 Nobles 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.

***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. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

**Making the Isle of Man your new home**

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Islands close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

**Working for the Isle of Man Public Service**

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

**Things to note**

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

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