OverviewWe are looking to appoint a locum consultant paediatrician to join our existing paediatric team to provide high quality, consultant-only secondary care to the local community in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (65,000 people approx.).This is a 6-month locum post to backfill a substantive vacancy which has arisen because of retirement. The applicant will have a broad range of experience across paediatrics and should be on the GMC Specialist Register.Job responsibilitiesWe are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Paediatrician with a broad range of experience across paediatrics to join an existing team of four paediatricians to provide high quality, comprehensive consultant-only secondary care in paediatrics and neonatology in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (65,000 people approx.). The successful applicant must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion at the time of interview.We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates clinical excellence, is a good communicator and shares the values we place on long-term partnerships.About usWe are a partnership of currently 56 Consultants, which, under contract, provides specialist medical services to the Guernsey Health Service. The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) also provides private care carried out in MSG and PEH facilities. 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.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. DetailsDate posted: 12 March 2026Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £150,800 a yearContract: LocumDuration: 6 monthsWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: G0010-26-0013Job locations: The Medical Specialist Group, The Medical Specialist Group LLP, Alexandra House, Les Frieteaux, St Martin, Guernsey, GY1 3EX Compliance and registrationDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration site. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available from the relevant authorities.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers. QualificationsEssential:MBBS (or equivalent)MRCPCH (or equivalent)Full registration with the GMCOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview dateNLS provider within last 4 yearsAPLS provider within last 4 yearsLevel 3 child protection trainingEligible to work and reside in the UKDesirable:Higher degreeQualification in chosen sub-specialtyARNINLS or APLS instructorLevel 4 or 5 Child Protection training #J-18808-Ljbffr