Job summary
The service wishes to appoint8PAConsultant Breast Surgeonpostwith an interest in oncoplastic to support the Integrated Breast team in delivering an excellent service in symptomatic and screening Breast Disease. The service is seeing an increasing population along with increased numbers of newly diagnosed patients. It willprovidean opportunity to enhance and develop our local services.
Main duties of the job
It isanticipatedthat applicants will be proficient in reconstructive surgery/oncoplastic techniques and able toimmediatelycomplement the existing service delivery, working with colleagues atPreston Park Breast Centre, Brighton. The candidates will be part of a growing group of oncoplastic surgeonsat UHS Sussexwho aspire to provide patients with comprehensive surgical options, whilst working closely with our oncologists and radiologists.
The servicecontinuestomaintainand build relations with our Plastic Surgical Colleagues at Queen Victoria Hospital, whothe service hasclose links with.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRCS or its recognised equivalent.
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oIntercollegiate Fellowship diploma in General Surgery (or related discipline) with an interest Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or equivalent
Desirable
- oMembership of the Association of Breast Surgery
- oMembership of other relevant subspecialty organisations
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- oAble to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery (including of range of reconstructive techniques)
- oCommitment to working within the National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
Desirable
- oOncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent
- oExperience in pedicled flap procedures and OPS1 & OPS2
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
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
- oFRCS or its recognised equivalent.
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oIntercollegiate Fellowship diploma in General Surgery (or related discipline) with an interest Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or equivalent
Desirable
- oMembership of the Association of Breast Surgery
- oMembership of other relevant subspecialty organisations
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- oAble to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery (including of range of reconstructive techniques)
- oCommitment to working within the National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
Desirable
- oOncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent
- oExperience in pedicled flap procedures and OPS1 & OPS2
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
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).
