Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Coventry is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. This 12-month fellowship involves working within a dynamic team, providing expert care to patients, and participating in research. Candidates should have the FRCS (Plast.) qualification and be committed to enhancing breast cancer management. Join a proud organization dedicated to high-quality patient care and innovation.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold the FRCS (Plast.) examination.
• Post- or peri-CCT needed.
• Experience required in oncological and oncoplastic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend Breast Oncology MDT and Oncoplastic MDT meetings.
• Coordinate care for reconstruction patients.
• Participate in accredited research for breast surgery.

Skills

Breast assessment and diagnosis

Oncological and microsurgical skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Education

FRCS (Plast.) examination

Medical degree

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Closing date: 28 September 2025

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to our innovative Plastic Surgery department, which is expanding clinically and academically in terms of consultants, workload and sub-specialisation. The fellowship is for a period of 12 months from February 2025 and is approved by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Main duties

Candidates who hold the FRCS (Plast.) examination, are post- or peri-CCT, and require subspecialty training in oncological, oncoplastic and microsurgical breast reconstruction and microsurgery.

The successful candidate will report to Miss Joanna Skillman.

Clinical workload:

• The Oncoplastic Breast Fellow post has been developed for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire and referring breast units. This role offers opportunities for trainees interested in working with patients with acquired and congenital breast disease.
• The post holder will be responsible to the Plastic Surgery Consultant and will provide skills and expertise to breast and plastic surgeons. The post holder will attend the Breast Oncology MDT, Oncoplastic MDT, Breast one-stop clinics, breast surgery lists, plastic surgery operating lists and will gain experience in oncology and radiology. The post holder will work closely with the multi-professional team to coordinate the pathway for reconstruction patients and be actively involved in the planning, execution and follow-up of microsurgical free tissue transfer. There will also be opportunities to participate in and lead supervised and accredited research and audit programmes for this service.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• To enhance your knowledge and understanding of:
• Breast assessment and diagnosis of breast pathology.
• Understanding the pathway and delivering safe and effective counselling for patients at high risk of developing breast cancer.
• Understanding the pathway of breast cancer management.
• Being part of the team liaising with other members of the breast multidisciplinary team.
• Working closely with other specialties including breast surgeons, pathologists, breast care nurses, oncologists, radiologists.

Person Specification

Qualification & Training

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Personal Qualities

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Teaching & Training

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Skills & Abilities

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust