Locum Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Caulcott; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in the UK seeks a skilled breast surgeon to join its experienced team. The role encompasses regular clinics, surgical treatments for both malignant and benign conditions, and contributions to a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a medical degree, GMC registration, and extensive training in breast surgery. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively and grow within a committed and high-performing service, ensuring patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Fit for role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
• Full GMC registration required.
• Evidence of thorough training and experience in Breast Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patient clinics at Bedford Hospital.
• Provide surgical treatment for breast diseases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings for patient management.
• Train junior medical staff and contribute to service development.

Skills

Breast Surgery

Clinical Governance

Oncoplastic Surgery

Breast Ultrasound

CPD participation

Education

Medical Degree

Relevant Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Base site: Bedford Hospital). This is a well-established substantive post within an experienced breast surgery team at Bedford Hospital, comprising one Consultant, one Associate Specialist, and one Specialty Doctor. The vacancy has arisen following the retirement of the current post-holder.

The successful appointee will be based primarily at the Bedford site; however, the Breast Unit operates as one merged service across Bedford and Luton. As the service continues to evolve, there is an increasing expectation that medical staff will integrate their practice across both sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake regular new patient and follow up clinics at Bedford Hospital
• Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant and benign breast disease
• Prepare for and contribute to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast patients
• Work closely with the Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage the Breast patients in their pathway
• Teach and train intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
• Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unit across the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
• Have skills in breast ultrasound, or be prepared to undergo training in this regard

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidate prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK Medical/Dental registration at time of application.

It is essential for the applicants to have obtained the MRCS or equivalent qualification, and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of the interview.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on the Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience of in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits
• Training/experience in breast ultrasound

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