Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT is seeking a Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon on a fixed-term contract for 6 months, primarily to provide high-quality training and supervised clinical practice.

The role involves maintaining breast condition standards, attending multidisciplinary meetings, and supervising junior staff. A robust knowledge of breast surgery and registration with GMC are essential. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in breast surgery.
• Commitment to National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management.
• Ability to work within multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Flexibly respond to the service needs as per the job plan.
• Provide high-quality training in the breast unit.
• Support ongoing research and projects.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Higher general surgery qualification (e.g. FRCS)

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon

Start Date: TBC

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Purpose: Long Term Sick Leave

This post is appointed on a fixed‑term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.

Responsibilities

• To 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.
• To 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 We’re Looking For

• Responsibility for providing high‑quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads.
• Responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff, devoting time to this activity on a regular basis.
• All clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects, including recruitment to clinical trials, even though there is no formal research component in this role.
• Up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential Criteria

• 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 (e.g. 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 Criteria

• 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 Criteria

• 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 Criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together