Specialist in Breast Medicine (2PA)

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Specialist in Breast Medicine (2PAs) at the Cambridge Breast Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). This is a substantive post to commence as soon as possible.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist to join our Breast Team of Consultants, Specialty Registrars and Doctors, and Specialist Nurses. We have a close working relationship with imaging, surgical and oncological specialities, and are actively involved in multidisciplinary clinical, research and educational activities.

The department is a self-contained facility providing one stop clinics for new referrals, assessments from the National Breast Screening Service, and follow-up clinics for prior patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a strong multidisciplinary team and will work within the new patient one stop clinics and follow-up clinics, with the possibility of supporting other activities within the Breast Unit as the role evolves. There will be in house training with the successful applicant within the clinics.

You will have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.

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.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

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.