Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Penarth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Speciality Doctor to join their Breast Centre team. The role involves clinical care, supervision of junior staff, teaching, and participation in research and audits in a multi-disciplinary setting. Candidates should be eligible for GMC registration and have extensive postgraduate training and experience in a relevant specialty.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Full GMC registration with a license to practise.
• At least four years full-time postgraduate training in relevant specialty.
• Independent practice in OPD and theatre necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in the specialty with consultant colleagues.
• Manage and supervise junior medical/dental staff.
• Participate in continuing medical education and Clinical Audit.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Clinical Risk Management

Teamwork

Education

MB BS or recognised equivalent

FRCS

Job description

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job 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 Boards 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

Essential

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

Desirable

• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)

Experience

Essential

• 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*

Desirable

• Independent practice- both in OPD and theatre
• Experience in Breast Surgery

Skills

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Computing Skills
• Audit
• Research interests relevant to specialty Teaching

Personal Qualities

Essential

• 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

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