Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a part-time Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. The post is 7.5 Programmed Activities.

The appointee will lead on Oncoplastic Breast services, deliver timely breast cancer diagnosis and surgery, and contribute to education, research, and multidisciplinary care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• FRCS and wide experience in Breast Surgery.
• Oncoplastic fellowship for at least 2 years.
• Evidence of ability to teach these skills.
• Track record of Oncoplastic Breast training.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Oncoplastic Breast services and timely breast cancer diagnosis and surgery.
• Leadership in introduction of new Breast surgical trials at the trust.
• Work as part of a team that thrives on cooperative working and sub-specialisation.
• Engage in teaching, research and audit related to breast surgery.

Skills

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Teaching & training

Leadership & teamwork

Education

FRCS

GMC registration

MS in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Job description

Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

We are recruiting a 7.5 PA Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post is part time.

The successful candidate will become part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Department of Breast Surgery.

The department has a strong reputation for the treatment of breast cancer. The Royal Berkshire Hospital is a cancer centre with radiotherapy treatment through the Berkshire Cancer Centre and a satellite unit in Bracknell.

Specialist interest in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery is essential. A desire and enthusiasm to help to develop theOncoplastic service and the breast servicewithin the department is important, as is the need to work well as a team member within a friendly and supportive group of colleagues

The simulation date will be 10/11/26 and the interview date will be 01/12/2026

Main duties of the job

The appointee must have FRCS and wide experience in Breast Surgery. The appointee should have had specific training in Oncoplastic surgery including an oncoplastic fellowship for at least 2 years and evidence of being able to teach these skills is desirable.

The appointment will have particular emphasis on the delivery of Oncoplastic Breast services and the delivery of comprehensive and timely breast cancer diagnosis and surgery.

The successful applicant should have a track record of Oncoplastic Breast training, be a good communicator and demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team that thrives on co-operative working and sub-specialisation. A strong background in research in Breast surgery is also required, as the successful applicant will be leading on the introduction of new Breast surgical trials at the trust

About us

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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

Job responsibilities

This is a parttime post with a minimum of 7.5 Programmed activities. The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan.

The Breast Surgical Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital has three Consultants, one Associate Specialist, One Specialty Doctor, one registrar, four Advanced / Nurse Practitioners, one Physician Associate, one FY2, and two FY1s. We provide a comprehensive service for both benign and malignant conditions, as well as family history screening and a screening service for other Consulpatients at high risk of developing breast cancer.

The Surgical Breast Unit is completely integrated with the symptomatic Breast Radiology Service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and with the Breast Screening Service based opposite the main hospital building in Craven Road.

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Breast service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide, with colleagues, Oncoplastic Breast services in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC registration
• FRCS
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Breast Surgery at the time of interview
• Specialist interest in Breast Surgery
• Fellowship training in Oncoplastic Breast surgery
• MS in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Clinical Experience

• 24 months Oncoplastic training
• Broad general training in a wide range of breast surgery for benign and malignant conditions.
• Clear understanding of clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
• Able to undertake a broad range of Oncoplastic and implant reconstruction procedures independently
• Experience in latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction
• Experience in chest wall perforator flap partial reconstruction

Knowledge

• Awareness of NICE guidelines and ABS guidelines for Breast.
• An understanding of the Francis Report as relevant to the post
• Experience of training in caring, compassion and patient experience

Teaching

• Commitment to training
• Evidence and willingness to provide teaching and supervision to trainees and others
• Understanding of principles of research.
• Evidence of personal involvement in regular audit
• GCP training
• Research Experience
• Publications in Breast Surgery
• Publications in related surgical topics

Personal Skills

• Ability to lead
• Good interpersonal skills
• Thoroughness
• Initiative, enthusiasm and drive
• Works well in team environment

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.

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