Job summary
This appointment offers the chance to join our team of specialist oncoplastic breast surgeons. The current post is for 7.5PAs with the potential for increase as departmental budget allows, to meet the growing needs of our service.
As a consultant, you will be working closely with our imaging doctors and specialist radiographers to deliver one-stop 2WW diagnostic clinics, as well as offering results clinics and regular operating sessions. We are a joint department with screening, sharing a building and equipment with our diagnostic colleagues, and our management structure reflects this. Much of our service is day surgery, so there will only be a limited need to see ward patients. Most breast emergencies are seen in the one stop clinic, and out of hours is covered by our general surgery colleagues, but you would still be expected to attend occasional post operative emergencies where appropriate and see ward referrals across both main hospital sites. Operating currently also takes place at our community hospital at Stroud General Hospital, and all consultants are expected to have a proportion of their lists there.
The interview's for this post will take place on 18th February 2026.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division and the Trust.
About us
We are a large organisation providing services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital, and Stroud General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our hospital workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing the best care for everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Breast Surgery is part of the Trust's Surgical Division, within the Breast, Urology and Vascular group of services. The Chief of Service; Mr David Cooper, has recently been appointed. He also holds clinical commitments as a Vascular Surgeon. The Divisional Director of Operations is Simon Burchfield and the Divisional Nursing Director is Sarah Mather. The Department team is supported by a General Manager, Ms Sydney Walsh and her Deputy Lauren Jennings .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to have completed their general surgical and specialist breast training and be on the specialist register (or within six months of completion) however further experience at consultant level or a dedicated fellowship is highly desirable. Excellent reconstructive skills are essential.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate their leadership abilities and dedication to quality improvement.
The candidate should be ready to work in a high volume 2WW clinic, supervising more junior colleagues at an appropriate pace.
The unit regularly involves itself in national trials. The candidate should show a willingness to participate in future trials, and evidence of research training and participation.
This team is a highly integrated multidisciplinary team, which prides itself on excellent relationships and high-quality patient communication. The post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with all colleagues and show their ability to maintain excellent working relationships with patients and staff at all levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to have completed their general surgical and specialist breast training and be on the specialist register (or within six months of completion) however further experience at consultant level or a dedicated fellowship is highly desirable. Excellent reconstructive skills are essential.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate their leadership abilities and dedication to quality improvement.
The candidate should be ready to work in a high volume 2WW clinic, supervising more junior colleagues at an appropriate pace.
The unit regularly involves itself in national trials. The candidate should show a willingness to participate in future trials, and evidence of research training and participation.
This team is a highly integrated multidisciplinary team, which prides itself on excellent relationships and high-quality patient communication. The post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with all colleagues and show their ability to maintain excellent working relationships with patients and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
- European Community Rights
- FRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Evidence of recent CME activity and satisfactory career progression
- Knowledge of principles of audit with evidence of participation
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff and willingness to teach students, junior medical staff and other professionals
- Proven teaching ability
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
- Completion of a management course or programme
- Negotiation skills experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Breast Reconstructive Training
- Clinical training and experience in general breast surgery equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Ability to perform flap surgery independently, and be able to train others
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in risk reducing surgery
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organize own CME and CPD needs
- Willingness to attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
- European Community Rights
- FRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Evidence of recent CME activity and satisfactory career progression
- Knowledge of principles of audit with evidence of participation
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff and willingness to teach students, junior medical staff and other professionals
- Proven teaching ability
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
- Completion of a management course or programme
- Negotiation skills experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Breast Reconstructive Training
- Clinical training and experience in general breast surgery equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Ability to perform flap surgery independently, and be able to train others
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in risk reducing surgery
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organize own CME and CPD needs
- Willingness to attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post
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).
