Senior Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The position holder will work 40 hours a week with primary focus on training in oncoplastic breast surgery. The successful applicant will have a theatre sessions with a particular focus on advanced oncoplastic breast surgery training including post-mastectomy reconstruction, perforator flaps and therapeutic mammoplasty. The rest of the time will be spent in clinic-based activity, multidisciplinary meetings, teaching and specialist clinics. There will be some requirement for service provision in the form of new patient clinics (1-stop / screening recall) or covering the operating theatre for consultant annual leave arrangements, providing opportunity for independent operating and consolidation of training with consultant oversight. There is no commitment to the General Surgery on-call rota or out-of-hours on-call commitment. However, the post holder will be expected to provide support for the management of urgent and emergency breast cases during normal working hours. The duties will be in line with the trust and departments commitment to have a sustainable, reliable and high-quality service in place that meets and exceeds the national standards. Of note the post is currently in the process of obtaining approval to be a Royal College of Surgeons accredited fellowship.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

This post is ideally suited to trainees who have completed or are near the end of their higher surgical training, are comfortable with performing the index procedures in breast surgery and want to build and consolidate their experience of oncoplastic breast surgery before taking on a consultant position. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver clinical excellence within the speciality of Breast Surgery. Although training will be provided all aspects of breast disease management, the focus will particularly be on specialised oncoplastic techniques including advanced breast conservation including mammoplasty, partial breast reconstruction using perforator flaps and complete autologous and implant based breast reconstruction. A willingness to learn and work within a constantly changing environment is necessary, together with adaptability to clinical and service requirements. The interview date is to be confirmed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £51,017 Basic Salary MT05 £58,398

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Job Reference: MT0956 - This vacancy closes on or before: 26th May 2023

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• FRCS or equivalent
• Experienced to ST7/8 level or equivalent

Desirable

• Further higher degree
• Evidence of research and publications
• CCT or equivalent
• Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery and/or other relevant subspecialty associations
• Specialist breast surgery qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Recent experience in breast surgery - 18 months specialist breast surgery within past 24 months
• Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
• Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management

Desirable

• Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
• Teaching and assessment skills
• Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to motivate others
• Motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Good team worker

Desirable

• Experience in clinical governance
• The ability to make significant contributions and developments to established services
• IT skills
• Up to date statutory and mandatory training
• Evidence of leadership
• Positive outlook

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).