Dr Rob Greig MB ChB FRCEM, GMC 4648541
Background
I bring over 26 years of medical experience, including 13 years of training across the UK and New Zealand. In 2012, I relocated to Jersey to take on a Consultant role, combining my extensive clinical expertise with a passion for delivering exceptional healthcare.
My career began in Emergency Medicine (EM), a fascinating and dynamic field where clinicians need a vast breadth of knowledge across a multitude of medical conditions. This aligned perfectly with my inner ‘geek’—you never stop learning in EM, one of the youngest and most rapidly evolving specialties in medicine.
Originally from the Wirral, I trained at Liverpool University. During my student years, I worked as a mechanic in a Birkenhead garage and later as a ‘student locum,’ covering junior doctor shifts while still in training. After graduating in 1999, I worked in Liverpool before relocating to Newcastle for a decade. During that time, I also spent part of my professional career in New Zealand, working in both Emergency Medicine and General Practice.
In 2012, I moved to Jersey with my family to take up a Consultant position in Emergency Medicine at the General Hospital.
Currently, I’ve stepped away from the clinical frontline and now work in Clinical Governance, focusing on improving healthcare for all islanders.
Transition from Emergency Medicine
Do I miss Emergency Medicine? Absolutely. It’s not just a job—it’s a passion and a vocation. Despite the long hours and immense challenges, the field offers an unparalleled sense of teamwork and the constant opportunity to learn and improve.
So why the change? My deputy medical director recognised my aptitude for policy development and clinical pathway design—skills honed from my time in the ED, where chaos often needs turning into order. At his suggestion, I transitioned from the ED to a leadership role in management.
In my current position, I aim to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare for islanders. This role enables me to help far more people than I could in a single shift at the coalface. I now work alongside a former ED colleague, who leads the Quality & Safety department. It’s a privilege to continue collaborating with such talented professionals in this new capacity.
Clinical Experience
Becoming an EM Consultant requires expertise across a diverse range of specialties to manage whatever emergencies may come through the door. My training has encompassed:
• General, Acute, Stroke, and Emergency Medicine
• Disaster Medicine
• Ultrasound, including echocardiography
• General Surgery
• Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Anaesthesia
• Intensive Care Medicine
• General Practice
• Aesthetic Medicine
Contributions and Achievements
Since moving to Jersey, I have made several contributions to improve patient care:
• Introduced Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) treatment for all islanders.
• Authored numerous safety guidelines for the Emergency Department and the hospital.
• Pioneered the use of Point of Care Ultrasound technology, saving the health service hundreds of thousands of pounds while enhancing quality of care.
I’ve also shared my expertise through teaching and publishing:
• Delivered lectures nationally and internationally on Ultrasound, DVT, and anticoagulants, including presenting at the British Society of Haematology Conference in 2021.
• Published work with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine on topics such as Urology, Intravenous Access, and Wrist Fracture Management.
• Contributed to a book on Advanced Trauma Management with the British Military.
Until recently, I was active on social media (Twitter: @Drrobgreig) discussing Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, though I’ve stepped away due to changes in the platform’s direction.
Personal Life
I have two daughters—one at university and one at a local school—who, of course, rule the roost!
In November 2024, I donated a kidney to my sister, an experience that has profoundly shaped my perspective on organ donation. This journey has strengthened my commitment to raising awareness about the importance of “having the discussion.” I encourage everyone to talk to their next of kin about their wishes regarding organ donation, ensuring their intentions are known in the event of sudden tragedy.
Organ donation is a powerful way to give the gift of life, and I believe that open conversations can make all the difference in saving lives.
Professional Credentials
• GMC Registration Number: 4648541
• Jersey Practitioner’s Number: JMR/132
• Revalidated as a consultant: October 2021
• Due for next appraisal: January 2025
• Fully indemnified by the Medical Protection Society