Locum Consultant In Breast Surgery

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS discounts

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Descripción de la vacante

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our breast surgery team as a Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon. This fixed-term role lasts 12 months to cover maternity leave, with a start date to be confirmed after interview.

The post sits within a busy, established breast unit with multidisciplinary collaboration, a commitment to research, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive teaching hospital environment in

Formación

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Higher general surgery qualification (eg. FRCS).
• Experience in breast surgery and breast screening.
• Commitment to National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management.
• Participation in appraisal and revalidation.

Responsabilidades

• Flexibly respond to pressures and fulfil duties of the weekly job plan.
• Maintain high standards of management of breast conditions and disease.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit during office hours.

Conocimientos

Teamwork in MDTs

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

English language proficiency

Educación

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

GMC registration with licence to practise

Participation in appraisal and revalidation

Experience in breast surgery

Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening

Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Descripción del empleo

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon
Start Date: TBC
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity cover

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

The start date of the position will be discussed after the successful interview.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

What You'll do:

• Flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services, and to fulfil duties of the agreed weekly job plan.
• Maintain the highest standards of management of breast conditions and disease.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate.
• Wherever possible, emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit, during office hours. There is no requirement to participate in the General Surgery out of hours on call rota.

What were looking for:

• You will have responsibility specifically for providing high-quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads for that area.
• You will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff that work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis
• You will not have a formal Research component to their job plan however all clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital, including recruitment to clinical trials.

You should be up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 18th October 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• An appropriate higher general surgery qualification (eg. FRCS)
• Participation in appraisal and revalidation
• Experience in breast surgery
• Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
• Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
• Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
• Experience in the management of breast disease

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via (A) - CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or - CESR or - European Community Rights
• Evidence of participation in research and service development
• Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
• Membership of other relevant subspecialty associations
• Specialist breast surgery qualification
• Postgraduate degree
• Oncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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