Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Luton is seeking a Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery to deliver high-quality care for breast surgery patients. The role requires extensive experience in breast surgery, full GMC registration, and a commitment to teaching and team collaboration. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with services supporting a growing population. Regular clinics and multi-disciplinary meetings are key responsibilities to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Public sector retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is mandatory before employment commences.
• Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship in breast surgery.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake regular new patient and follow up clinics.
• Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant benign breast disease.
• Contribute to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings.

Skills

Breast surgery experience

Teaching ability

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Medical Degree

Relevant Postgraduate qualification

MD or equivalent higher degree

Job description

Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

The closing date is 14 December 2025

This is a well-established post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 4 consultants delivering safe and effective care for breast surgery patients. The post was created in response to increasing breast cancer referrals, demand for oncoplastic techniques and to support service development and delivery across both the Luton and Bedford sites. The appointee will be based at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run a busy, highly organised breast service with the support of consultant breast radiologists, pathologists, oncologists and breast care nurses. The breast service is supported by a number of associate specialists and a nurse practitioner.

There are three rapid diagnosis breast clinics a week, three consultant led and one breast care nurse led breast follow up clinics, one follow up mammogram clinic and a cancer results clinic every week.

Approximately 350 breast cancers are treated per year and the numbers are increasing. There are weekly screening and symptomatic multi-disciplinary meetings. It is anticipated that the appointee will work flexibly within the week to meet the demands of the service. The appointee will be expected to support rapid diagnosis breast clinics, follow up clinics, cancer results clinic and operating lists. The symptomatic breast service works in close conjunction with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Breast Screening Service.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake regular new patient and follow up clinics at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
• Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant benign breast disease
• Preparation for and contribution to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast
• To work closely with Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage the Breastpatients in their pathway
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursingstaff and medical students
• Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unitacross the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Person specification

Personal Circumstances

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region

Clinical Effectiveness

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Participation in relevant national audits
• Training/experience in breast ultrasound

Teaching

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Personal Skills

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.