Job summary
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Applications are invited for two posts of the International Fellow in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast (Equivalent to Clinical Fellow Higher ST6+).
This International Fellowship has been established in memory of "Mr Guidubaldo Querci della Rovere FRCS, Comm OMRI" who was a Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Marsden Hospital where he pioneered Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast. He dedicated the final years of his career to providing support and training for young doctors who wish to specialise in this field.
The International Fellowship will continue this legacy and provide a 14 months residency in four of the world's leading Units involved in the comprehensive diagnosis and management of breast cancer.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended for Breast Surgery Trainees seeking further dedicated training in specialist breast reconstruction and more advanced oncoplastic procedures. The incumbent is also expected to contribute significantly to current departmental research, audit, and teaching, as well as to lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
In order to be considered for this post applicants must meet the following essential criteria: MRCS or equivalent, minimum of 2 years' experience of General Surgery at Speciality Registrar level (ST3) or equivalent, minimum of 2 years dedicated experience in Breast Surgery. Experience of research and audit is desirable.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition, but accreditation by the European Breast Surgical Oncology Certification Group (BRESO) is currently being sought.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The hospitals involved in this unique opportunity are Addenbrookes Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cambridge - UK), the Royal Marsden Hospital (London, Surrey - UK), Fondazione IRCCS Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese (HICC) (Sicily - Italy), and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, (New York - USA).
There are two rotations (A & B), starting in Cambridge sequentially, 6 months apart:
Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK:
04 October 2023 - 02 April 2024 (Rotation A)
03 April 2024 - 01 October 2024 (Rotation B)
Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK:
03 April 2024 - 01 October 2024 (Rotation A)
02 October 2024 - 01 April 2025 (Rotation B)
Placement Dates - HICC, Sicily, Italy (1 month):
Approximately October 2024 (Rotation A)
Approximately April 2025 (Rotation B)
Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month):
Approximately November 2024 (Rotation A)
Approximately May 2025 (Rotation B)
Contract type:
Fixed-Term for the NHS placements; 6 months in each Institution.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The hospitals involved in this unique opportunity are Addenbrookes Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cambridge - UK), the Royal Marsden Hospital (London, Surrey - UK), Fondazione IRCCS Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese (HICC) (Sicily - Italy), and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, (New York - USA).
There are two rotations (A & B), starting in Cambridge sequentially, 6 months apart:
Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK:
04 October 2023 - 02 April 2024 (Rotation A)
03 April 2024 - 01 October 2024 (Rotation B)
Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK:
03 April 2024 - 01 October 2024 (Rotation A)
02 October 2024 - 01 April 2025 (Rotation B)
Placement Dates - HICC, Sicily, Italy (1 month):
Approximately October 2024 (Rotation A)
Approximately April 2025 (Rotation B)
Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month):
Approximately November 2024 (Rotation A)
Approximately May 2025 (Rotation B)
Contract type:
Fixed-Term for the NHS placements; 6 months in each Institution.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
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Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes+ 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section
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).