Senior Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon & Care Leader

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery to join our Breast Unit. The post involves advanced oncoplastic techniques, therapeutic mammoplasty, and leadership of cancer pathways with a patient-centred approach.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff, contribute to audits and service development, and help shape the future of breast services for our local population.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist oncoplastic breast surgery care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of benign and malignant breast conditions.
• Deliver a full range of oncoplastic procedures, including therapeutic mammoplasty and reconstructive techniques.
• Lead and participate in theatre lists, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, and cancer pathway activity.
• Ensure high-quality clinical decision-making and safe management of complex breast disease.
• Organise and manage personal clinical workload effectively to support timely patient care and cancer waiting time standards.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and innovation within the breast unit.
• Supervise, support, and teach junior medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Apply research evidence to clinical practice and participate in audit, governance, and continuous service improvement.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, relatives, colleagues, GPs, and partner agencies.
• Maintain professional development, meet revalidation requirements, and engage in continuing medical education.
• Work flexibly, demonstrate leadership, and contribute positively to team functioning, especially during periods of service pressure.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centred care.

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery to join our Breast Unit. The post involves advanced oncoplastic techniques, therapeutic mammoplasty, and leadership of cancer pathways with a patient-centred approach.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff, contribute to audits and service development, and help shape the future of breast services for our local population.