Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Brest Surgery - Nort[...]

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust seeks a fully qualified Breast Surgeon to join their expanding team. The role involves delivering high-quality services for symptomatic and screening breast diseases, with responsibilities including providing patient care and working alongside multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold FRCS or equivalent qualification.
• On GMC specialist register or eligibility for registration within 6 months.
• Commitment to teaching and training undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of Breast Services.
• Provide high levels of patient care.
• Work as an active member of the Breast team.

Skills

Breast Surgery

Cancer Management

Clinical Audit

Teaching

Teamwork

Communication

Education

FRCS (UK) or equivalent

CCT in General Surgery

Full GMC Registration

Job description

It is essential that the post-holder should hold the FRCS (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.

The successful applicant will be part of a team expanding to 4 Breast surgeons in delivering high quality service in symptomatic and screening Breast disease to the catchment area. This vacancy arises as part of an expansion of breast cancer and reconstructive surgery and creates an opportunity to enhance and develop our services for the community.

The post will suit a candidate who has recently gained their CCT in Breast surgery (and who is on the specialist register).

Main duties of the job

Duties & Responsibilities

• To participate fully in the provision of Breast Services
• To provide highest possible levels of patient care
• To actively remain clinically competent
• To work as an active member of the Breast team
• To work closely with Multidisciplinary teams
• To activate particulate and undertake audit.
• To work to all Trust Policies and procedures
• To work flexibly

Working for our organisation

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week. This consists of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs and 1.5 supporting professional activity PAs. The job plan is subject to annual review with the Clinical Director.

The working day in theatre runs from 08.45 -1.00pm and 1.45pm-6.00pm, with a 30-minute break between the morning and afternoon session for all day lists.

The detailed job plan will be subject to agreement between Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and the appointee. The initial job plan of the post holder is shown below but may be subject to change.

Timetable

An indicative timetable for elective week activities is shown below but is subject to changes during tenure depending on service requirements.

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

MDT /

New Clinic

New clinic

Follow Up Clinic

MDT

2WW Clinic

PM

SPA

Under 40 clinics

Admin

Theatre

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• FRCS or equivalent
• CCT in General Surgery and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months

TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
• Experience of clinical audit
• Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Completed “Train the Trainers” course of equivalent

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
• Experience in Cancer Management
• Oncoplastic Fellowship
• Research undertaken in relevant field

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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