Job summary
Breast Service
The Warwick breast team is a well-regarded team treating around 280 breast cancers per year. There are 4 onco-plastic breast consultants offering a wide range of onco-plastic and breast reconstructive procedures. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the breast team was based in a purpose-built unit with consultant radiology support providing immediate reporting. There are close links with the Coventry screening unit who join us for the breast MDT meeting. We are looking for a motivated and caring individual who will complement our team.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post of 40 hours per week, attracting 10 PAs. Sessions will include outpatient clinics in both Warwick hospital and Stratford hospital, operating theatre, a multi-disciplinary meeting, and clinical administration. It is expected that a minimum of 8 sessions will be assigned to direct clinical care.
Indicative Job Plan
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Admin/SPA
Clinic
Theatre
Clinic/ theatre
Clinic/Research
PM
MDT
Theatre
Theatre
Under 35's
clinic Warwick/ Stratford
SPA/ Admin
The exact job plan will be agreed in conjunction with the post holder following appointment.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for an initial 12-month post with the possibility of extension, for an experienced speciality doctor in breast surgery at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a friendly, highly enthusiastic doctor to join the well-regarded breast team at Warwick Hospital. The candidate should be motivated and caring and will complement the existing team.
The successful candidate will be expected to support a range of breast clinics, to be competent to see patients in their own clinics (younger women clinic, family history clinic) and to help in breast theatre / manage breast emergencies. Support and training given as required.
It is also expected that the individual will take part in service development projects, audits, and research. It would also help if they had an interest in medical student teaching.
It is expected that the post holder will have full MRCS, or equivalent and full GMC registration.
The post has no on call commitment.
To arrange an informal visit or to enquire further about the post, candidates are welcome to contact Ms Ruvinder Athwal, Mr Mashuk Khan, Mr Karim Anis or Mr Simon Harries, Consultant Breast surgeons on 01926 495 321 extension 4352.
Alternatively, candidates can contact Mrs Julie Jenkins, Operational Manager for Breast Surgery on 01926 495 321 extension 4888 or Julie.jenkins@swft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for an initial 12-month post with the possibility of extension, for an experienced speciality doctor in breast surgery at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a friendly, highly enthusiastic doctor to join the well-regarded breast team at Warwick Hospital. The candidate should be motivated and caring and will complement the existing team.
The successful candidate will be expected to support a range of breast clinics, to be competent to see patients in their own clinics (younger women clinic, family history clinic) and to help in breast theatre / manage breast emergencies. Support and training given as required.
It is also expected that the individual will take part in service development projects, audits, and research. It would also help if they had an interest in medical student teaching.
It is expected that the post holder will have full MRCS, or equivalent and full GMC registration.
The post has no on call commitment.
To arrange an informal visit or to enquire further about the post, candidates are welcome to contact Ms Ruvinder Athwal, Mr Mashuk Khan, Mr Karim Anis or Mr Simon Harries, Consultant Breast surgeons on 01926 495 321 extension 4352.
Alternatively, candidates can contact Mrs Julie Jenkins, Operational Manager for Breast Surgery on 01926 495 321 extension 4888 or Julie.jenkins@swft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Higher medical degree. Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. medical education
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Higher medical degree. Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. medical education
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).
