Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery

Transformationunitgm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery to work with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves both clinical duties and supervising medical staff, contributing to the quality of care for patients with breast conditions. This position promises ongoing professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Four years full-time postgraduate training including two in a relevant specialty.
• Experience in Breast Surgery required.
• Independent practice in OPD and theatre.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis and treatment in breast surgery as part of a healthcare team.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and their training.
• Participate in continuing medical education & clinical audits.

Skills

Counselling skills

Communication skills

Clinical risk management

Audit

Research interests

Team approach

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

MB BS or recognized equivalent

FRCS

Job description

Main area Breast Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 0.6 session per week (Monday - Wednesday) Job ref Speciality Doctor

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site University Hospital Llandough Town Cardiff Salary £62,117 - £99,216 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/2025 23:59

Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together

Job overview

The successful candidate will work alongside the Breast Surgeons, Radiologists and Oncologists to deliver care to both in-patients and Outpatients along with assisting in theatre.

The Breast Centre is part of the Breast and Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate, and is based in a purpose-built Breast Centre at University Hospital of Llandough. The centre was opened in 2010 and has dedicated out-patient clinics, diagnostic facilities, teaching facilities and office space for all members of the team.

The facilities are used to provide a diagnostic service for over 4,000 new referrals a year from General Practitioners in the Cardiff and Vale area and some tertiary referrals. In a two week period there are 240 appointments available for new patients, which are needed to meet the demand for clinical assessment. The team treat > 400 new cases of breast cancer each year and provide follow up imaging and clinical support for these patients, with the help of a dedicated team of breast care nurses.

The current team of Breast Surgeons provide a full range of operative procedures for the patients, including a wide variety of oncoplastic techniques. There is a weekly multi-disciplinary meeting which is attended by all members of the team, including two oncologists, pathologists and radiologists.

Main duties of the job

· To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.

· To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

· To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy.

· To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.

· Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical:

· To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.

· To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

· To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy.

· To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.

· Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board.

Teaching:

· The appointee will be expected to help in teaching aspects of diagnosis, treatment and management of the diseases to medical students, junior medical staff and nursing staff.

Research:

· Personal clinical research will be encouraged in addition to participating in current programmes. In particular, participation in the research activities linked to community physiatry will be encouraged.

Management:

· To co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional activities. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required.

· To work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder. All changes in clinical practice, workload or development requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Health Board.

· Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.

· To pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.

· To ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate medical/dental staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients.

· To conform to best management practice in respect of patient activity and waiting lists.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MB BS or recognised equivalent
• FRCS

Experience

• Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies*
• Independent practice- both in OPD and theatre
• Experience in Breast Surgery

Skills

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Up to date with current practices
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Computing Skills
• Audit
• Research interests relevant to specialty Teaching

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Flexible approach
• Motivated and efficient
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

When applying for this post, it is essential that you read the Job Description and/or Person Specification and use the 'Supporting information' space to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Please note that only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this post.

If you are shortlisted for interview for this post, you will receive notification directly via the e-mail address you have provided on your application. Please ensure that you check regularly as any subsequent revisions to interview arrangements will be forwarded to you by this method.

Please ensure that you provide an e-mail address for each referee to avoid delays with the appointment process.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Medical / Dental Workforce Department reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to flexible working and equal opportunities across its medical and dental workforce. All medical and dental posts will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board - smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises.

Applications are welcomed from Welsh speaking candidates.

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.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please therefore complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.