Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

NTH Solutions llp; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Tees is seeking a locum oncoplastic breast surgeon to join the Breast Surgical Unit, supporting elective oncoplastic breast procedures across Teesside. The post is fixed-term for 12 months and part of a 5-surgeon team that delivers specialist breast services.

The successful candidate will have specialist training in oncoplastic techniques and be fully registered with the GMC, with opportunities to supervise trainees and contribute to ongoing research within a high-volume

Qualifications

• FRCS or equivalent qualification required.
• Fully registered with the GMC and licence to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncoplastic breast surgery including tissue displacement, mammoplasty, mastopexy, adipofascial flaps, implant-based reconstruction, latissimus dorsi reconstruction and lipomodelling.
• Opportunity to work with Consultant Plastic Surgeon colleagues for free flap surgery.
• Supervise and train trainees from the Deanery and MCh breast fellows.

Skills

FRCS or equivalent

Education

FRCS or equivalent

GMC registration

GMC specialist register

Specialist training in oncoplastic breast surgery

Management of screen detected breast cancers

Independent practice in oncoplastic breast surgery

MD, PhD or equivalent

Diploma/Masters in Medical Education

Job description

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Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

YC73

Main area Digestive Health, Urology & General Surgery Services Grade YC73 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 345-CSU2-8008431

Site University Hospital North Tees Town Stockton on Tees Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Breast Surgical Unit seeks to appoint a locum oncoplastic breast surgeon to supplement our team of 5 Consultant Surgeons who provide specialist elective oncoplastic breast surgery, and 4 providing specialist endocrine surgical services. The locum consultant will help to develop the elective oncoplastic breast surgery provision across the whole of Teesside, working collaboratively with colleagues in South Tees under the joint group structure of executives leading the Trusts. This post holder will further bolster the significant inroads that have already been achieved in improving both the breast screening services and oncoplastic breast service provided by the Trust and in future throughout Teesside. This post is available on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have had specialist training in oncoplastic breast surgery including tissue displacement, mammoplasty, mastopexy, adipofascial flaps, implant based reconstruction, latissimus dorsi reconstruction and lipomodelling. There will be the opportunity to work with Consultant Plastic Surgeon colleagues for free flap surgery. Experience of working with screen detected cancers is also essential. A Fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery would be advantageous.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an exciting time to join University Hospital Tees to help redesign the workforce across the whole of Teesside. We are a high volume unit (800 - 900 cancers per year) with a strong MDT, research participation and regional influence. The successful candidate will be required to supervise and train numerous trainees from the Deanery along with MCh breast fellows and core trainees.

Person specification

Qualifications

• FRCS or equivalent
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via: CCT – proposed date must be within 6 months of interview CESR – completed (not in progress)
• Specialist training in oncoplastic breast surgery
• Training in the management of screen detected breast cancers
• Training in and independent practice in oncoplastic breast surgery techniques (level 1 to level 4)
• An additional higher qualification relevant to the specialty
• MD, PhD or equivalent
• Diploma/Masters in Medical Education

Experience

• Evidence of clinical research including publications in peer reviewed journals
• National JCST oncoplastic breast fellowship
• Post CCT fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery

Important

- Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr Matei Dordea Job title Clinical Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01642 383171

If you have problems applying, contact

Address The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone [phone], ext. 57396