Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a full or part-time substantive consultant
breast surgeon to our highly regarded breast surgery service. We are looking for
a dynamic and motivated breast surgeon to join our friendly, high-performing team.
The
breast surgery department at Barnsley Hospital is nationally recognised as a
leader in delivering 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) treatment targets
and delivers a service with the highest quality of care. In 2022, The breast
surgery team was recognised as an outstanding achiever by NHS England and a
benchmark for NHS breast surgery services.
The
service diagnoses and treats around 250 breast cancer patients yearly, with Barnsleys
breast screening service is located in the newly developed community
diagnostics centre (CDC). The successful candidate would play a key role in the
expansion of our breast oncoplastic and reconstruction service as part of the
breast surgery team. This role does not have an emergency on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
This
post will appeal to an appropriately trained surgeon who has a proven
sub-specialty interest in oncoplastic breast surgery. The appointee will have the enthusiasm to
work with colleagues to develop the service in line with national guidance,
delivering high quality care to patients.
This
role will be working as part of a cohesive and motivated breast surgery team
and MDT. The post holder will conduct one-stop clinics with radiology support
and theatre lists on a bi-weekly basis. Radiology and nuclear medicine support
for breast operating sessions is established.
This
role would be ideal for a candidate with an interest in continued professional
development and an interest in working in a forward thinking team with
opportunities to become involved in departmental teaching. As a smaller sized
team, you will have opportunities to lead on service development projects with support
from your peers and implement changes that improve the quality of care that the
service provides.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE
This outline job plan is subject to agreed changes
to meet the requirements of the CSU
AM PM
Monday New patient clinic Flexible Session TBC
Tuesday SPA Reconstruction Clinic
WednesdayOperating Theatre Operating Theatre
Thursday Admin Time MDT /Results clinic
Friday New patient clinic Flexible Session TBC
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in
our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving
significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud
of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for
this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff
are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
As an employee of
Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of
our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or
disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome
applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on
their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We take equal
opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously,
this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working
from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any
flexibility that you may require.
We hope that you will choose to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role could either be full time or part time and does not include on calls.
The
Breast Surgery Department is part of the General Surgery CSU:
Departmental Staff
Consultants
Miss JR Dicks Special Interest in Oncoplastic
Breast Surgery and Clinical Lead for Breast Surgery
Mr O Olayinka Special Interest in Oncoplastic Breast
Surgery
Mr MH Shiwani Special Interest in Laparoscopic &
Upper GI Surgery
Mr S Anwar Special Interest in Laparoscopic
& Upper GI Surgery
Mr A Masri Special
Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery
Mr M Khan Locum Consultant in in Laparoscopic & Upper GI
Surgery
Mr S Ghosh Special Interest in Laparoscopic
& Upper GI Surgery
Mr M Chowdhary Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery
Mr S Shehadeh Locum Consultant in Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery
Mr K Mehmood Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery
Mr C Whitfield Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery
Miss AJ Payne Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery
and Clinical Lead
Miss J Philips Clinical Lead for Surgical Same Day
Emergency Care
Mr R Nair Consultant Vascular Surgeon (visiting from STH)
Middle
Grades
Specialty
Doctors General Surgery 5
Specialty
Doctors Breast Surgery 1
Specialist
Registrars General Surgery 4
Junior
Medical Staff
Core trainees 3
Foundation Year 2 4
Trust Doctors 2
Foundation Year 1 3
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role could either be full time or part time and does not include on calls.
The
Breast Surgery Department is part of the General Surgery CSU:
Departmental Staff
Consultants
Miss JR Dicks Special Interest in Oncoplastic
Breast Surgery and Clinical Lead for Breast Surgery
Mr O Olayinka Special Interest in Oncoplastic Breast
Surgery
Mr MH Shiwani Special Interest in Laparoscopic &
Upper GI Surgery
Mr S Anwar Special Interest in Laparoscopic
& Upper GI Surgery
Mr A Masri Special
Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery
Mr M Khan Locum Consultant in in Laparoscopic & Upper GI
Surgery
Mr S Ghosh Special Interest in Laparoscopic
& Upper GI Surgery
Mr M Chowdhary Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery
Mr S Shehadeh Locum Consultant in Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery
Mr K Mehmood Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery
Mr C Whitfield Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery
Miss AJ Payne Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery
and Clinical Lead
Miss J Philips Clinical Lead for Surgical Same Day
Emergency Care
Mr R Nair Consultant Vascular Surgeon (visiting from STH)
Middle
Grades
Specialty
Doctors General Surgery 5
Specialty
Doctors Breast Surgery 1
Specialist
Registrars General Surgery 4
Junior
Medical Staff
Core trainees 3
Foundation Year 2 4
Trust Doctors 2
Foundation Year 1 3
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research
- Ability to critically evaluate medical research
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
Desirable
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Training the Trainers
- Appraisal training
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Completion of Education Supervisor training
- Training in sub-specialist area of practice
- Willingness to become involved / lead in departmental research projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Fellowship/Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent; and/or a higher degree.
- Applicants should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of attaining CCT
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist breast surgery experience
- Competence in all aspects of breast surgery.
Desirable
- Broad clinical experience in Breast Surgery.
- Oncoplastic training
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research
- Ability to critically evaluate medical research
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
Desirable
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Training the Trainers
- Appraisal training
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Completion of Education Supervisor training
- Training in sub-specialist area of practice
- Willingness to become involved / lead in departmental research projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Fellowship/Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent; and/or a higher degree.
- Applicants should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of attaining CCT
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist breast surgery experience
- Competence in all aspects of breast surgery.
Desirable
- Broad clinical experience in Breast Surgery.
- Oncoplastic training
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).
