Locum Consultant - Breast Surgery

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a dynamic Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon to support world-class care. This full-time role includes covering multiple sites within the trust and requires strong specialist skills. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and comprehensive clinical experience in onco-plastic breast surgery. The position offers a salary of £109,725 to £145,478 plus London Weighting, with a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice and entry on the Specialist Register.
• Evidence of continuing professional or personal development.
• Comprehensive clinical experience in onco-plastic breast surgery.

Responsibilities

• Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon covering all sites.
• Admin and SPA duties.
• One Stop Clinic and OPD Clinic appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary practice

Clinical governance

Team-based care

Education

Full GMC Registration

Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MD, PhD)

Job description

Job summary

Breast Surgery RFL are looking for a dynamic team member to support and deliver world class Breast Surgery care. This full‑time post (10 programmed activities) requires an individual with excellent specialist skills and sub‑speciality training to join the vast RFL Breast Surgery Service.

About us

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 391‑RFL‑7669108

Job locations: Royal Free London Trust (including Chase Farm), London, NW32QG

Job responsibilities

• Full‑time Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon covering all sites across Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, primarily based at Royal Free London Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital.
• Admin and SPA duties.
• One Stop Clinic and OPD Clinic appointments (Monday – Friday).
• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Operating lists, including joint operating sessions.

Person specification

Essential requirements

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice and entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT.
• Evidence of continuing professional or personal development.
• Comprehensive clinical experience in onco‑plastic breast surgery sufficient to undertake independent practice.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary practice and team‑based care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record of clinical governance, audit and management.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.

Desirable requirements

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MD, PhD, MS, MSc).
• Clinical experience in onco‑plastic breast surgery.
• Research ability at national level.
• Strong IT skills.
• Evidence of ability to meet other Trust values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London Trust (including Chase Farm), London, NW32QG

Employer’s website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/