Senior Oncoplastic Clinical Fellow

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bolton is seeking a candidate for an oncoplastic breast surgery position. The successful applicant will work independently in new patient clinics, provide comprehensive surgical services, and be involved in teaching. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have NHS experience managing breast conditions. This role offers a chance to contribute to a reputable unit with a commitment to training and research.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration.
• NHS experience managing common breast presentations is essential.
• Interest in breast surgery as a specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncoplastic breast surgery services.
• Work independently in new patient clinics.
• Involve in teaching junior staff and medical students.

Skills

NHS experience

Independent clinic management

Teaching and mentoring

Research and audit involvement

Education

Full GMC registration

Completed FRCS

Job description

Responsibilities

• To work with the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive oncoplastic breast surgery service for the patients of Bolton.
• The post holder will be expected to work independently in new patient clinics.
• The successful applicant will be involved in teaching junior staff and medical students.
• It is expected that administrative work will be completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Senior surgical trainees wishing to pursue a career in oncoplastic breast surgery. Applicants must have full GMC registration and are expected to have completed the FRCS and be preparing for a consultant position. We are happy to support trainees working towards CESR, if the trainee has a clear interest in breast surgery as their specialty.
• The successful candidate is expected to have NHS experience in managing common breast presentations and to be able to run new patient clinics independently. Paid NHS experience is essential to the role.
• They should be keen to involve themselves in the breast unit's research and audit activity, as well as the teaching timetable for junior doctors and medical students.

Overview

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust delivers services from the Royal Bolton Hospital site in Farnworth, as well as providing community services from locations within Bolton. The hospital serves a catchment population of 320,000, has approximately 740 beds and employs 5200 staff. The Royal Bolton Hospital provides a full range of acute and a number of specialist services including emergency care, general and specialist medicine, general and specialist surgery, obstetric and paediatric services. Bolton Breast Unit provides symptomatic breast services for the Bolton area and screening services for the areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Middleton (eligible screening population approximately 100,000). 500 new breast cancers are treated each year divided evenly between screening and symptomatic cancers. There are approximately 5000 new symptomatic referrals each year in one stop diagnostic clinics. The diagnostic breast unit is housed in The Sunflower Suite, a self-contained building which is part of the main hospital complex and the symptomatic service is housed in The Evergreen Suite, a separate 2018 refurbishment. The senior surgical team consists of 5 consultant oncoplastic breast surgeons an associate specialist breast surgeon and a GPER. The unit has an excellent reputation for training and has 1 specialist registrar, 1 core surgical trainee, 1 junior clinical fellow and 2 foundation doctors, as well as a GPER gaining specialist skills in breast disease.