Renal Medicine / Nephrology

Fancy relocating to a premier holiday destination at the heart of Europe with breath taking views? Want an English-speaking environment with French weather but without the bureaucratic frustrations of the UK NHS? Looking for a lifestyle that combines the best of beach, town and country with inexpensive, short flights to the world's greatest capital city? Want to provide first class 'private' education for your? How does a maximum income tax rate of 20% sound to you? Interested? Then please read on…

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Specialist doctor in Renal and Acute Medicine to work in Jersey. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of seven forward-looking Consultant Physicians over a range of specialities including Cardiology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Elderly Care, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Neurology and Nephrology with a full complement of junior staff, who manage the share of acute medical admissions to 65 inpatient beds plus High Dependency/Coronary Care and Intensive Care units.

The Renal Department provides a comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic kidney and metabolic conditions. The renal unit with its 15 station haemodialysis unit currently treats 40 haemodialysis patients and 10 patients with peritoneal dialysis. There is close liaison with the ITU where facilities exist for haemofiltration. There are at present about 40 patients with functioning kidney transplants.

Just off the north coast of France, Jersey is a thriving cosmopolitan offshore finance centre enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the world. Renowned as the sunniest spot in the British Isles, tourists swell the population from 90,000 to 130,000 in the summer months. The Island has100 square kilometres of stunning scenic countryside, many cycle routes, several excellent golf courses, soaring cliffs, 40 km of sandy beaches – exposed directly to the Atlantic breakers and home to a vibrant surfing community. Outdoor sporting opportunities on land, surf, sea and in the air abound. Jersey has an abundance of heritage from Neolithic burials to huge mediaeval castles, an enviable programme of contemporary international arts, regular motor sporting events and rallies, music festivals and of course is home to the famous Jersey cow!

Whether relaxing by watching the sun set into the sea over a barbecue, enjoying a peaceful walk in the countryside, dining out on award-winning international cuisine in Michelin-starred restaurants or club & bar hopping in the town centre is the end to your perfect day, Jersey has the lifestyle & the friendly work environment you are looking for.

For more information about living in Jersey and the Islands lifestyle visit www.jersey.com