Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Consultant in Breast Surgery10PA PostWhipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is seeking a full-time Substantive Breast Consultant. Candidates should hold CCT or equivalent certification or be due to obtain CCT within the next six months. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with breast oncoplastic training to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Breast Department.In return, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a dedicated breast cancer centre of excellence at St Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London.
Main duties of the job
In return, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a dedicated breast cancer centre of excellence at St Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London. The new centre will bring all services, including vital reconstructive surgery, together in a permanent NHS home, improving patient care and freeing up capacity for other patients at The Royal London, Newham, and Whipps Cross hospitals, so this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the services and department of the future.Your primary base will be Whipps Cross Hospital. However, there will also be a requirement for you to attend other hospitals within the Trust where appropriate for work or training.
At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In return, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a dedicated breast cancer centre of excellence at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The new centre will bring all services, including vital reconstructive surgery, together in a permanent NHS home, improving patient care and freeing up capacity for other patients at The Royal London, Newham, and Whipps Cross hospitals, so this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the services and department of the future.Your primary base will be Whipps Cross Hospital. However, there will also be a requirement for you to attend other hospitals within the Trust where appropriate for work or training.
At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
In return, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. We are developing a dedicated breast cancer centre of excellence at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The new centre will bring all services, including vital reconstructive surgery, together in a permanent NHS home, improving patient care and freeing up capacity for other patients at The Royal London, Newham, and Whipps Cross hospitals, so this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the services and department of the future.Your primary base will be Whipps Cross Hospital. However, there will also be a requirement for you to attend other hospitals within the Trust where appropriate for work or training.
At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to Practice and on the Specialist Register for General / Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months of application)
- CCT or equivalent certification CCT to be awarded within 6 months of date of interview
Desirable
- Higher medical or Surgical degree
Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery
- Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery experience essential
- Experience in cancer management
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Research undertaken in a relevant field
- Management experience including appropriate training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist experience and training in Breast Surgery
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Evidence of experience in teaching and clinical/educational supervision
Other
Essential
- Good knowledge of, and the ability to use, spoken and written English
- Good Knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
- Ability to work across sites
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods to respond to questions and queries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to Practice and on the Specialist Register for General / Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months of application)
- CCT or equivalent certification CCT to be awarded within 6 months of date of interview
Desirable
- Higher medical or Surgical degree
Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery
- Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery experience essential
- Experience in cancer management
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Research undertaken in a relevant field
- Management experience including appropriate training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist experience and training in Breast Surgery
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Evidence of experience in teaching and clinical/educational supervision
Other
Essential
- Good knowledge of, and the ability to use, spoken and written English
- Good Knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
- Ability to work across sites
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods to respond to questions and queries.
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).
