Consultant Breast Surgeon | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Consultant Breast Surgeon with a specialist interest in breast and reconstructive surgery. This full-time locum position involves managing outpatient clinics and surgery within a supportive team. The successful candidate will contribute to patient pathways and service development in a pioneering healthcare environment. This role offers modern facilities and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient settings, including clinics for new patients.
• Familiarity with running multidisciplinary meetings.
• Ability to adapt job plans based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of breast disease in outpatient settings.
• Run clinics for new patients and follow-up care.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in oncoplastic breast surgery

Ability to manage breast disease

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Education

Relevant medical qualifications

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Consultant Breast Surgeon with a specialist interest in breast and reconstructive surgery to join a team of 4 consultant Breast surgeons at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The role complements an established team of oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeons.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of Specialty Doctors and specialist nurses providing outpatient clinics and surgery. This is a 1-year, full-time locum post across two hospital sites, with plans to recruit a permanent position next year.

The Breast Unit is based at St Albans City Hospital, designed to facilitate clinics, X-ray, breast care nurses, and receptionists working closely together. About 70% of breast operations are performed here, which offers a calm, elective environment.

Working hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with some half-days and one late evening per week until 8:30 pm.

The appointee will manage all aspects of breast disease in outpatient settings, including running clinics for new patients, results, post-operative, and follow-up care. Attendance at weekly multidisciplinary meetings is required. Proficiency in oncoplastic breast surgery, including implant-based reconstruction, is essential.

The job plan includes Theatre (2.25 PA), Clinic (3.5 PA), MDM (0.75 PA), Admin (2 PA), SPA (1.5 PA), totaling 10 Programmed Activities. The plan may be adjusted based on departmental and trust needs.

This is an exciting time to join, with new hospital developments planned and ongoing upgrades to facilities. The trust is pioneering virtual hospital models and digital healthcare, emphasizing staff wellbeing, development, and innovation.

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from people with disabilities. For more information on flexible working, visit our webpage.

Applications should be submitted promptly; the advert may close early due to high volume. If no response is received within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

The team comprises 4 consultant surgeons, 3 oncologists, 4 radiologists, and support staff including nurses and trainees. The role involves contributing to patient pathways, service development, teaching, and supporting the hospital’s future as a diagnostic centre.

This advert closes on Thursday, 24 Jul 2025.