Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon

Integrated Care System; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon. This 12-month position involves clinical management of patients and delivering care at two hospitals. Candidates must have GMC registration and a higher surgical qualification. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are essential. Competitive compensation with flexible working hours is provided.

Qualifications

• GMC registration required.
• Must have nine years postgraduate experience.
• Experience in audit and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients ensuring continuity of care.
• Deliver care across two hospital sites.
• Provide flexible theatre cover.

Skills

Clinical management

Oncoplastic breast surgery

Breast ultrasound expertise

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)

Entry on the GMC specialist register

Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS)

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and knowledgeable Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon (10 PA) to contribute to the elective recovery and continued restoration of the Breast Care service within North Bristol NHS Trust, delivered at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital.

The duration of this post will be 12 months, with a substantive post being advertised at a later date.

The department is well supported by oncologists from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre and by a group of experienced and dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists and Specialist Nurse Practitioners. We are a close-knit team across all levels and value collaborative working. We also welcome new ideas as we strive to improve our service to all patients.

The Bristol Breast Care Centre hosts the Avon Breast Screening Programme, one of the largest screening programmes in the country.

There are close links with the University of Bristol, and we are active in recruiting for breast cancer trials, supported by our research team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

• The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, ensure continuity of care during their absence.
• The work of the Breast Care Unit is now delivered across two sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care at both/either site according to their agreed job plan and service needs.
• To support the division's goal of expanding theatre usage and improving theatre utilization, the postholder, along with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities.
• The postholder will contribute to the on-call rota, which is in hours only.
• The post-holder will work a flexible Job Plan of 10 PA per week to help the department meet its targets in both cancer and non-cancer services.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is a progressive provider of health services, delivering for a large local population and offering specialist regional services including major trauma, neurosciences, vascular, urology, plastics and burns, orthopaedics, and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 9,000 staff, our clinical teams have a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare. Weston General Hospital, 25 miles from Bristol, offers clinics, theatres, and support from Clinical Nurse Specialists and administrative staff.

Our new hospital building, opened in May 2014, is an 850-bed facility at Southmead, providing single rooms with en-suite facilities to enhance privacy, dignity, and infection control.

Job responsibilities

See full job description for details.

Clinical Duties:

• Manage patients under their care, ensuring continuity of care in liaison with colleagues.
• Deliver care across two sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital) as per the job plan and service needs.
• Provide flexible theatre cover to support theatre utilization targets.
• Contribute to the in-hours on-call rota.
• Work a 10 PA flexible job plan weekly to meet departmental targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

• Maintain GMC registration.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR (CP), or equivalent, within 6 months of interview.
• Hold an appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent).
• Experience in oncoplastic breast surgery (Logbook).
• For specialist registrars without a CCT, expected to be awarded one within 6 months of interview.
• Experience in oncoplastic breast units and fellowship.
• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).

Training & Experience

• Recent experience with UK hospital systems or equivalent.
• Minimum nine years postgraduate experience, including five higher surgical training and three years of basic surgical training.
• Training in breast diagnosis and treatment.
• Proven operative and clinical skills.
• Expertise in breast ultrasound, mammographic interpretation, and oncoplastic procedures.

Further Training, Management, Audit

• Recent CME and training progression evidence.
• Experience in audit and clinical research.
• Management training or experience, including clinical directorate involvement.

Research, Teaching, Publications

• Proven teaching ability and willingness to teach undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Knowledge of clinical breast trials and research governance.
• Interest and involvement in clinical research and publications.

Other Requirements

• Leadership and team-working skills.
• Ability to motivate junior staff.
• Independent and team working skills.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.