Job summary
King's Breast Care has been established as a single clinical entity for 15 years, initially to combine surgery and oncology, but it now also includes Gynae-Endocrine, Plastic Reconstruction, Psychiatric and Psychological Liaison, Breast Screening Assessment, Day Surgery Pre-assessment, Physiotherapy, and Fatigue Management, with co-location of the Screening Assessment Unit for the NHSBSP in Southeast London. At present, we manage approximately 210 breast cancer cases per year. The department has developed and become national leaders in Day Surgery for non-reconstructive breast surgery. Our interest is increasingly extending to cover fatigue management and formal social assessments.
Currently, we are looking to expand our consultant team by one to accommodate the recent changes in junior hospital doctor support. We have two breast care nurses who provide support and counselling to women with breast problems, ranging from benign conditions to metastatic breast cancer, and they work closely with the nurses in breast screening assessment.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will participate in clinics, operating sessions, and inpatient care for breast patients at King's College Hospital and will work closely with all Consultant staff.
- They will be involved in administrative duties such as the appropriate management of investigation results and facilitating the efficient use of theatre time.
- The post holder will participate in and supervise case preparation and presentation at the weekly Multidisciplinary Meeting.
- They will also take part in the Directorate's monthly audit sessions, including the preparation and presentation of clinical audit projects.
- Participation in ongoing clinical research projects within the department will be encouraged.
- Additionally, the post holder will attend the Directorate's monthly audit and journal club sessions, contributing to the preparation of clinical audit projects and reviewing articles from peer-reviewed journals.
- The work intensity of all posts for doctors in training is subject to continuous review in accordance with the Junior Doctors' Contract. Regular monitoring of hours is a key feature at this Trust.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus
Job description
Job responsibilities
People Management and Performance
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Lead, coach, and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognized and underperformance is addressed.
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Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each team member has clear objectives and development plans.
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Ensure the team complies with all statutory and mandatory training, as well as any professional training requirements, keeping all certifications up to date.
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Manage team absences, including sickness, in line with Trust policy, ensuring appropriate return-to-work meetings are conducted, e-rosters are updated, and productivity is maintained at the highest possible level.
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Identify and fill any vacancies within the team in accordance with the Trusts recruitment policy and processes.
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Identify talent and support internal talent management processes to attract, retain, and succession plan for your people.
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Regularly review the skills mix within the team to identify opportunities for maximizing resource utilization and allocation, ensuring job descriptions remain current.
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Promote and maintain the overall wellbeing of the team, continuously working to improve morale and foster a culture of zero tolerance for bullying and harassment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
People Management and Performance
-
Lead, coach, and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognized and underperformance is addressed.
-
Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each team member has clear objectives and development plans.
-
Ensure the team complies with all statutory and mandatory training, as well as any professional training requirements, keeping all certifications up to date.
-
Manage team absences, including sickness, in line with Trust policy, ensuring appropriate return-to-work meetings are conducted, e-rosters are updated, and productivity is maintained at the highest possible level.
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Identify and fill any vacancies within the team in accordance with the Trusts recruitment policy and processes.
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Identify talent and support internal talent management processes to attract, retain, and succession plan for your people.
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Regularly review the skills mix within the team to identify opportunities for maximizing resource utilization and allocation, ensuring job descriptions remain current.
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Promote and maintain the overall wellbeing of the team, continuously working to improve morale and foster a culture of zero tolerance for bullying and harassment.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Fellowship of Masters in General Surgery
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Certificate of completion of a core surgical training programme (which must include Breast as part of General Surgery) and documentation of readiness to enter higher surgical training
- Understanding of principles of medical audit
- Up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Desire to continue personal development
- Effective communicator
- Team working Skills - able to work in a close knit team and co-operate with all medical staff
- Experience of under-graduate teaching
- Willing to teach and instruct on all levels
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Fellowship of Masters in General Surgery
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Certificate of completion of a core surgical training programme (which must include Breast as part of General Surgery) and documentation of readiness to enter higher surgical training
- Understanding of principles of medical audit
- Up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Desire to continue personal development
- Effective communicator
- Team working Skills - able to work in a close knit team and co-operate with all medical staff
- Experience of under-graduate teaching
- Willing to teach and instruct on all levels
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).
