Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. The position is full-time, 10 sessions per week
This post is predominately based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site, although some cross site working may be required.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the existing team of ten breast consultants and three endocrine surgery consultants and will provide support to the symptomatic and screening services.
The post will involve the full service provision associated with a full time consultant including symptomatic and screening outpatient clinics, operating , MDTs, audit.
There would be a requirement to work flexibly and a proposed job plan is attached.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan may also include evening DCC activity, in line with all recent appointments and the requirements for an extended 7 day service for the planned new hospital. The agreed job plan will reflect seven day working and may involve some weekend working. The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full time is eligible to be considered for this post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content should be discussed on a personal basis with the employing authority in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member and offer high standard of clinical opinion are an essential requirement
Participation in the Trust Consultant appraisal system and Royal College Surgeons CPD/CME programme are expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan may also include evening DCC activity, in line with all recent appointments and the requirements for an extended 7 day service for the planned new hospital. The agreed job plan will reflect seven day working and may involve some weekend working. The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full time is eligible to be considered for this post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content should be discussed on a personal basis with the employing authority in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member and offer high standard of clinical opinion are an essential requirement
Participation in the Trust Consultant appraisal system and Royal College Surgeons CPD/CME programme are expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCS / FRCS (or equivalent)
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise
Desirable
- Eligible for Specialist Register
Clinical experience/Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- CCT in General Surgery (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Breast Reconstructive & Oncoplastic Surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Teaching & training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCS / FRCS (or equivalent)
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise
Desirable
- Eligible for Specialist Register
Clinical experience/Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- CCT in General Surgery (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Breast Reconstructive & Oncoplastic Surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Teaching & training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
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).
