Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust seeks a dedicated Speciality Doctor for its Breast Unit at North Manchester General Hospital. This role requires a strong clinical background and offers opportunities for professional development and specialization in oncoplastic breast surgery. Join our collaborative team and contribute to high-quality patient care in an innovative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Eligible to live & work in the UK.
• Experience in Breast Surgery.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncoplastic breast services.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop the service in line with National guidance.

Skills

Good practical clinical skills

Ability to make good medical notes

Organisational ability

Education

Full GMC registration

FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals are invited to submit an application for an established Speciality Doctor role within the Breast Unit at North Manchester General Hospital owned and managed by the Manchester Foundation Trust..

Candidates will have a strong background in all aspects of the speciality.

The Breast Unit has a proven track record of developing staff and has recently supported a member of the team to gain their Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) whilst there are opportunities for the successful candidate to develop a special interest in one of the areas if that is something they wish to pursue.

The post is for 40 hours per week (10PAs)

All Trust locations are within easy reach of Manchester City Centre which offers a plethora of leisure and social opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive oncoplastic breast services to patients cared for by Manchester Breast Service. The post will be based in the North Sector at North Manchester General Hospital. The posts will appeal to appropriately trained surgeons who have a proven sub-specialty interest in oncoplastic breast surgery. The appointees will have the enthusiasm to work with colleagues to develop the service in line with National guidance. The Trust is committed to continued professional development and will support the appointee within available resources.

we operate across three sites within WTWA and travel within this role may be required.

About us

MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• scholarships
• Distinctions, prizes, awards

Academic Achievements

Essential

• FRCS or equivalent
• Experience in Breast Surgery

Desirable

• other degrees or diplomas
• parts thereof
• Presentations

Experience & Eligibility

Essential

• Good practical clinical skills

Desirable

• Publications

Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• Experiencing of running breast one stop clinics and common breast surgeries

Desirable

• Evidence of understanding and application.
• Evidence of good current general skills, knowledge and potential to develop

Clinical sills & Technical skills

Essential

• Ability to make good medical notes

Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management

Essential

• Use of evidence based practice
• Participation in audit
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Information technology skills

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Completed at least one audit project

Motivation

Essential

• Commitment to learning
• Punctual

Desirable

• Ability to organise own learning and time.
• Initiative

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Caring attitudes
• Honesty
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Know their limitations and be Prepared to seek advice

Desirable

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Outside interests

Personal Skills & Attitude

Essential

• Organisational ability
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Good oral and written and IT communication skills.
• Be able to establish professional relationships with patients.
• Prepared to rotate as specified

Desirable

• Ability to cope with stress
• A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge

Other

Essential

• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Eligible to live & work in the UK

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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