Doctor Ipswich, England
Job description
Welcome to The Olsen Way.
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.
But this is not for us.
We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.
Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.
Where the journey is as important as the destination.
In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.
It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family run company, well known for our quality cruises and the ‘personal’ touch we offer our guests.
Are you interested in a challenging career, with no two days the same?
Is it time for a change in life?
Working as a ship’s doctor for FOCL can be exciting and challenging, with the opportunity to broaden your medical skills whilst working with an excellent group of people and seeing new parts of the world.
We have smaller ships, focusing on providing a more personal experience for our guests, and this extends to medical provision.
You will work as one of two doctors on board our ships, looking after 1800 guests and crew. You will be supported by 3 nurses and a medical administrator, along with shore side assistance if needed.
The work is varied, dealing with acute medical emergencies, general practice, public health, and promoting and investing in our crew wellness programme.
Our medical facilities are well equipped with a range of up to date and modern clinical devices and have a mix of inpatient facilities comprising of at least 1 ITU bed and capacity of non-acute observation and monitoring beds, X-ray and a laboratory offering a range of haematology and biochemistry and PCR diagnostics.
As part of the team, you will need to have a broad experience of both general and emergency medicine with a minimum of 5 years working experience. You will also be used to dealing with trauma situations and occasional paediatric care. Doctors with recent experience of handling Covid situation/patients will be an advantage. Previous sea experience preferable, but not necessary.
Qualifications and skills required:
- Registration with the General Medical Council or your own country appropriate Government body;
- Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) & Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certificate or the equivalent ACLS;
- Valid Paediatric Life Support (PALS) certificate;
- STCW BST certificates;
- Fluent in English both written and spoken;
- Computer literacy.
- Team player along with a desire to learn and develop.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and flexible rotation.
We also provide time and a mix of digital subscriptions to enable your continuing professional development and inclusion in our discounted family travel programme.
Please make contact to find out more - this is an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations whilst enhancing our guests' holiday experience. This is your chance to give our guests the experience of a lifetime!
We will shortlist candidates that are either fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against COVID19.
**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**
**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**
