Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton, Yeovil; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development focus

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's county-wide breast service is seeking a consultant breast surgeon with a strong oncoplastic and reconstructive focus. The post involves assessing and treating symptomatic and screening-detected breast disease, running regular operating lists, and leading outpatient clinics.

Candidates should have FRCS or equivalent, GMC Specialist Register or CCT within six months of interview, and be prepared to travel across county sites.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register, or CCT in General Surgery within 6 months of interview.
• FRCS or equivalent.
• Primary medical degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and operate on patients with symptomatic and screening-detected breast disease.
• Run regular operating lists of oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures within scope of competence.
• Lead outpatient clinics for one-stop, new diagnosis, reconstructive, surgical planning and postoperative care.
• Take a full part in breast MDT meetings and work with oncology, pathology, genetics and tertiary services.
• Provide teaching, training, supervision and mentorship to medical and nursing colleagues.
• Help develop the oncoplastic service, including partial breast reconstruction and perforator flap techniques.
• Plan future service development with colleagues, including cross-cover between Musgrove Park and Yeovil.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership & mentorship

Audit & research

Clinical risk management

IT skills

Education

FRCS or equivalent

CCT in General Surgery within 6 months

Primary medical degree

Tools

IT skills

Job description

This consultant post sits in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's county-wide breast service, alongside five other oncoplastic breast surgeons. The work centres on assessing and surgically treating symptomatic and screening-detected breast disease, with a strong focus on oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures. It is Monday to Friday with no on-call and a 10 PA weekly job plan, suited to an experienced breast surgeon or a consultant close to CCT. Applicants need FRCS or equivalent, and either GMC Specialist Register status or CCT in General Surgery within six months of interview.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and operate on patients with symptomatic and screening-detected breast disease
• Run regular operating lists of oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures within scope of competence
• Lead outpatient clinics for one-stop, new diagnosis, reconstructive, surgical planning and postoperative care
• Take a full part in breast MDT meetings and work with oncology, pathology, genetics and tertiary services
• Provide teaching, training, supervision and mentorship to medical and nursing colleagues
• Help develop the oncoplastic service, including partial breast reconstruction and perforator flap techniques
• Plan future service development with colleagues, including cross-cover between Musgrove Park and Yeovil
• Give patients clear information to support informed, shared decision making
• Keep accurate clinical records and practise to professional standards and clinical governance
• Use audit, quality improvement, service data and patient feedback to deliver improvementsContribute to service improvement programmes and to clinical pathways, guidelines and standards
• Encourage staff participation in research, audit and education, and champion patient involvement in service design

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register, or CCT in General Surgery within 6 months of interview
• FRCS or equivalent
• Primary medical degree

Experience

• Expert clinical opinion and sound clinical knowledge in breast disease
• Significant oncoplastic and reconstructive surgical exposure
• Taking full, independent responsibility for patient care, with an understanding of clinical risk management
• Experience mentoring medical and nursing staff

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of evidence-informed and evidence-based practice, and awareness of own limits
• Good written and spoken English, with clear analytical thinking and prioritisation of clinical need
• Evidence of audit, teaching and research, including publications and prizes
• Willingness to lead developing or managing a clinical area and to use technology to improve care
• Information technology skills
• Leadership and decision-making, good interpersonal skills, and a non-judgmental approach to patients and colleagues

Other

• Flexibility and resilience under pressure, with self-awareness
• Ability to travel across the county between hospital sites

Nice to have

• MD or MS
• Oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints, with management or financial awareness and committee experience
• Management training and experience
• Experience of postgraduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching across different groups and methods
• Higher qualification in medical education
• Experience developing and implementing guidelines
• Breadth of awareness of wider issues

What’s offered

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong focus on career development
• Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
• NHS-specific perks inside and outside work