Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is inviting applications for a permanent Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at their facility in Swindon. This role includes providing comprehensive surgical services, developing aligned services, and participating in outpatient care. Candidates should have the current right to work in the UK, with the possibility of skilled worker visa sponsorship. The Trust is dedicated to equality and inclusion and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Current right to work in the UK.
• Qualification meeting eligibility sponsorship criteria.
• Ability to cover DBS check costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Surgery service.
• Develop Breast surgery services aligned with Trust aims.
• Participate in One-Stop Rapid Access Outpatients service.
• Develop sub-specialty interests based on Directorate needs.
• Cover for Consultant colleagues during leave.

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of a permanent Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon based at the Great Western Hospital.

The Breast Centre is a friendly and forward‑thinking department with a fully digital environment, a 4‑Dimension Hologic Mammography unit, and a recently opened Radiotherapy Centre. The team performs well against national Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) standards.

Clinical Duties

• Provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Surgery service and continue responsible care for patients.
• Continue to develop Breast surgery services aligned with the strategic aims of the Trust.
• Participate in the gold‑standard One‑Stop Rapid Access Outpatients service for new referrals and ongoing care.
• Develop sub‑specialty interests that fit the Directorate needs and participate in audit and the development of new services.
• Cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with Trust policy.

Eligibility and Sponsorship

• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
• Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria.
• Skilled worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants; salary requirements apply.
• Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their DBS check (£21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check).

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. All applicants with a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme if they meet the minimum essential criteria. We are proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

We offer flexible working arrangements. Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email.