Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery. The role involves providing clinical service, leadership, and contributing to teaching and research with King's College London. Ideal candidates should have general surgery experience and specific training in breast surgery, with a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with GMC.
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on appointment date.
• Wide experience in General Surgery culminating in GMC completion certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class clinical service.
• Effective leadership of staff in the specialty.
• Develop teaching and research with King's College London.

Skills

General surgery experience

Training in breast surgery

Leadership skills

Teaching abilities

Education

Fellow of the Royal College or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery.

The closing date is 15 October 2025

This is a fixed-term contract for a General Surgeon with interest in Breast Surgery. The ideal candidate will have general surgery experience and specific training in breast surgery.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work in close co-operation with clinical, medical professional, and managerial colleagues to provide high-quality healthcare. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a first-class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies

Main Duties

The postholder will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing care for surgery patients and developing services for King's surgical patients. They will also contribute to the general workload of the department and have a significant commitment to teaching and training junior staff.

About Us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching trusts, with a turnover of £1.8bn per annum. We employ nearly 14,000 staff, who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Royal College or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Registration

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment

Training and Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC

We offer a competitive salary of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, exclusive of London Zone Allowance.