Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified medical professional to deliver an extensive range of breast surgery services. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, responsible for both inpatient and outpatient care, ensuring compliance with GMC guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality. Applicants must hold a medical qualification recognized by the GMC and have significant postgraduate and specialty training in General Surgery. This role offers a range of benefits to support staff well-being, including NHS pension, training opportunities, and various leave types.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Variety of paid and unpaid leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
• Ensure compliance with GMC requirements.
• Responsible for clinical management of in and out patients.

Skills

Broad experience and skill in breast surgery

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Commitment to continuing professional development

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Medical qualification registered with the GMC

Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training

Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery

Job description

The Trust provides a range of breast services. Surgery offered includes, but is not limited to, cancer resectional work (mastectomies, wide local excision, SLNB, targeted axillary dissection and ANC) and a wide range of oncoplastic techniques including therapeutic mammoplasties, implant and flap (pedicled) reconstructions as well as breast reductions and risk reducing surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Breast team consisting of 7 consultants, 4 advanced practitioners and a team of specialist nurses. Duties will include supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, dividing time between the operating theatres, wards, day surgery unit and clinics.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York and Scarborough.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme.

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
• Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
• Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience
• Experience in Breast Surgery at speciality doctor level in both outpatient and theatre settings

Clinical Practice

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in breast surgery
• Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
• Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures

Desirable

• Able to spot and nurture talent

Team work

Essential

• Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines

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