Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post of Specialty Doctor within the Integrated Breast Service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time 10 PA position.
Main duties of the job
The post will focus on providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery - out-patient clinics, surgical duties/lists, MDT meetings, as well as delivering appropriate teaching, training and supervision of other members of staff, and giving the post holder the opportunity to undertake wider professional activities and additional NHS responsibilities such as management roles.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the above post of Specialty Doctor within the Integrated Breast Service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time 10 PA position.
The post will focus on providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery out-patient clinics, surgical duties/lists, MDT meetings, as well as delivering appropriate teaching, training and supervision of other members of staff, and giving the post holder the opportunity to undertake wider professional activities and additional NHS responsibilities such as management roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the above post of Specialty Doctor within the Integrated Breast Service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time 10 PA position.
The post will focus on providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery out-patient clinics, surgical duties/lists, MDT meetings, as well as delivering appropriate teaching, training and supervision of other members of staff, and giving the post holder the opportunity to undertake wider professional activities and additional NHS responsibilities such as management roles.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFour years post-graduation - foundation year training completed
Desirable
- Experience in breast surgery
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in all aspects breast assessment, diagnosis with interpretation of investigations
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- oExperience of breast surgery
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFour years post-graduation - foundation year training completed
Desirable
- Experience in breast surgery
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in all aspects breast assessment, diagnosis with interpretation of investigations
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- oExperience of breast surgery
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
