Job summary
Post: Locum Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery
We are seeking a committed and experienced Specialty Doctor to join our Breast Services team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality breast care across outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. The role supports the management of breast cancer patients and those presenting with breast symptoms, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
This is a full-time (10 programmed activities) post based at the Oxford University Hospital's NHS Foundation Trust, Breast Surgery Department. The Breast Surgery Department is Based across three hospital sites, Churchill Hospital, Horton Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital
The post is for 12 months starting as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
Elective
Provide outpatient diagnostic and follow-up services for comprehensive breast care.
Deliver and support one-stop breast clinics, including radiology-supported diagnostics (e.g., mammography, ultrasound, biopsy) and non-radiology assessments.
Communicate cancer results sensitively and effectively and manage follow-up clinics.
Perform independent and joint elective operating, including day case procedures.
Advise on inpatient breast-related issues and contribute to inpatient care as needed.
Participate actively in Breast MDT meetings, contributing to collaborative decision-making and treatment planning.
Maintain high clinical standards in the evaluation and management of patients with breast symptoms and breast cancer.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following papers are attached:
1. Job Description
2. Main conditions of service
3. Person Specification Selection Criteria
Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact:
Ms Gael MacLean, Clinical Lead Breast Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford Tel: 01865 220935, email: Gael.MacLean@ouh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following papers are attached:
1. Job Description
2. Main conditions of service
3. Person Specification Selection Criteria
Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact:
Ms Gael MacLean, Clinical Lead Breast Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford Tel: 01865 220935, email: Gael.MacLean@ouh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Minimum 4 years postgraduate training, with at least 2 years in breast surgery
- GMC registration
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent MRCS FRCS
Experience
Desirable
- Previous work experience within a Oncoplastic Breast Surgery team
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Motivated to do an excellent job to the best of your ability
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Minimum 4 years postgraduate training, with at least 2 years in breast surgery
- GMC registration
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent MRCS FRCS
Experience
Desirable
- Previous work experience within a Oncoplastic Breast Surgery team
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Motivated to do an excellent job to the best of your ability
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).
