Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of a full time Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to work in the established Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma Unit at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Foundation Trust, the product of recent merger between Poole, the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals. The appointee will be required to deliver a comprehensive specialist breast surgical service across both hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
This is a locum full time post which has become vacant due to retirement and attracts 10 Programmed Activities per week. The successful candidate will work within a team of 7 dual specialty surgeons. UHD is the designated Cancer Centre for Dorset and hosts the Dorset Breast Screening Service. The breast unit provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic breast services and treats over 700 new breast cancers per year. The Breast Unit is recognised for its contribution to national and international clinical trials and is supported by a team of dedicated breast research nurses.
The well-established multidisciplinary team includes Consultant Clinical and Medical Oncologists, dedicated specialist radiology (including nuclear medicine), histopathology and specialist CNS services. Delivery of the diagnostic and surgical breast service is supported by a team of 4 advanced nurse practitioners and a Specialty Doctor.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital with a few sessions on the Poole Hospital site.
This is a full time post attracting 10PAs. It will contain 3 breast clinics plus some fixed and some flexible operating lists, as well as attendance at the Breast MDT and appropriate administrative time.
The post will have appropriate secretarial support and office space within the department.
There is no on-call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital with a few sessions on the Poole Hospital site.
This is a full time post attracting 10PAs. It will contain 3 breast clinics plus some fixed and some flexible operating lists, as well as attendance at the Breast MDT and appropriate administrative time.
The post will have appropriate secretarial support and office space within the department.
There is no on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MD/MS or equivalent
- Member of relevant Specialist Society
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Breast Surgery at Specialist Registrar level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Breast Disease & Management
- Validated training logbook of index breast procedures
- Ability to demonstrate competence in index breast interventions
Desirable
- Oncoplastic fellowship
- Appropriate specialist skills to undertake breast reconstructive surgery
- Experience in performing reduction/therapeutic mammoplasty
- Familiarity with recruitment into national breast clinical trials
- Experience in breast ultrasound
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MD/MS or equivalent
- Member of relevant Specialist Society
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Breast Surgery at Specialist Registrar level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Breast Disease & Management
- Validated training logbook of index breast procedures
- Ability to demonstrate competence in index breast interventions
Desirable
- Oncoplastic fellowship
- Appropriate specialist skills to undertake breast reconstructive surgery
- Experience in performing reduction/therapeutic mammoplasty
- Familiarity with recruitment into national breast clinical trials
- Experience in breast ultrasound
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
