Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Breast Surgery

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

A full time Registrar post in Breast Surgery& Emergency General Surgery is available immediately at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust, for 12 months, starting from July 2026

The Breast Unit in Oxford sees approximately 8,000 referrals per year with over 600 newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer. They are treated at the Cancer Centre at the Churchill Hospital, (which is also home to the NHS Breast Screening Programme), and at the Horton Hospital in Banbury.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's duties will be across the various hospitals in the Trust. The post-holder will work predominantly on the Breast Unit as a fellow. The successful candidate will have regular access to operating lists, with exposure to the complete range of breast procedures and results clinics for training in various aspects of planning and counselling patients for their appropriate oncological and reconstructive procedures. The post holder will be expected to provide support to the diagnostic and follow-up clinics

There is an expectation that the post holder will contribute to the rota for emergency general surgery patients at all stages of the emergency surgery pathway, including initial triage assessment, surgery and post-operative care (currently 1 in 15) Emergency Surgery is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

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.

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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.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SUWON-MS-7758226-S6

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with one stop clinics supported by 6 breast radiologists and 3 breast pathologists, medical and clinical oncologists, cancer genetics, plastic surgery and lymphoedema services.

The fellow will be working under the supervision of 8 consultants (4 are part-time and one is an Associate Specialist). The unit provides a full range of Oncoplastic breast surgery service in collaboration with the plastic surgery team, who provide a free-flap reconstruction service

Supporting the Breast Surgical team in the delivery of clinics and operating lists to assess , diagnose and treat patients with Breast cancer.

Participate in a General Surgery Emergency Surgery rota providing 24 hour Registrar cover in 12 hour shifts in Triage, wards and Theatres.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with one stop clinics supported by 6 breast radiologists and 3 breast pathologists, medical and clinical oncologists, cancer genetics, plastic surgery and lymphoedema services.

The fellow will be working under the supervision of 8 consultants (4 are part-time and one is an Associate Specialist). The unit provides a full range of Oncoplastic breast surgery service in collaboration with the plastic surgery team, who provide a free-flap reconstruction service

Supporting the Breast Surgical team in the delivery of clinics and operating lists to assess , diagnose and treat patients with Breast cancer.

Participate in a General Surgery Emergency Surgery rota providing 24 hour Registrar cover in 12 hour shifts in Triage, wards and Theatres.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

  • Full GMC licence to practise
  • Previous Completion of 2 years of core surgical Training
  • Evidence of team leadership and organizational skills o Well organized o Good personal and interpersonal skills o Good written English. Communication skills should be highly developed. o Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates o Experience of routine clinical audit
  • MB BS or equivalent o Higher degree in Surgery (MRCS)

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (Research)
  • Previous breast surgery experience at registrar level
  • Full Driving Licence
Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

  • Full GMC licence to practise
  • Previous Completion of 2 years of core surgical Training
  • Evidence of team leadership and organizational skills o Well organized o Good personal and interpersonal skills o Good written English. Communication skills should be highly developed. o Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates o Experience of routine clinical audit
  • MB BS or equivalent o Higher degree in Surgery (MRCS)

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (Research)
  • Previous breast surgery experience at registrar level
  • Full Driving Licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Breast Surgeon and Clinical Lead

Gael MacLean

gael.maclean@ouh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SUWON-MS-7758226-S6

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE


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