Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to appoint a full time
(10 PA), Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our innovative
department at an exciting time in our Trusts future although less than full time applications may be
considered
The clinical team consists of 4 Consultant Oncoplastic
Breast Surgeons, 3 Associate Specialists and 8 Specialist Nurses, which work
closely alongside the radiology teams.
The Breast service offers a one stop diagnostic
breast clinic every week-day based at the Pinderfields site. Theatre capacity
for breast surgical intervention is offered at Pinderfields General Hospital
and with adoption of new localisation technologies is offered for other Trust
sites: Pontefract and Dewsbury.
We are a busy service with close to 500 cancers
treated annually and above 7000 symptomatic referrals seen.
The Breast Team cooperates closely with an
experienced Plastic Surgery Team. The 3 Consultant Plastic Surgeons offer DIEP
flaps reconstruction
Were proud to say that our hard working, talented
and dynamic workforce is our greatest asset, which strives for excellence every
day, providing quality care and support to those who use our services.
If you are a dynamic, innovative, forward thinking
clinician who would like to make a significant contribution to the Trust then
you could become part of the team.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post will include:
To provide a clinical service of the highest
quality to patients with benign or malignant breast diseases.
To provide a high quality breast reconstruction service.
To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that we
work together as a supportive team.
To support the teaching and research
activities of the team.
To provide leadership and act as a role model to junior
members of staff.
This post does not include any Emergency on call commitments
Post-operative cover is provided to all breast patients by
the team across all sites
Travel between sites may be required, which will be reflected
within the job plan.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mid
Yorkshire Hospital Trust wishes to appoint a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant
Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon. This is a new post to join the
existing team of four Consultant Breast Surgeons.
The Breast care team consists of 4
Consultant Surgeons , 4 Consultant Radiologists, 3 associate specialists, 1
Specialty Doctor, 2 Specialist Registrars, 8 Specialist Nurses, 3 Breast
Pathologists, 2 Clinical Oncologists and
3 Medical Oncologists.
The Breast
Service provides over 7000 outpatient
appointments and over 500 operations per annum and has a local population of
500 000.
The Breast Unit
hosts a weekly MDT meeting within an advanced technological facilities provided
by the Dr Jacksons fund, which is attended by the surgeons, medical
oncologists, clinical oncologist, pathologist, radiologists, radiographers, and
breast care nurses, advanced radiology practitioners, Palliative care nurses,
research nurses and MDT co-ordinator.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although may require
some cross site travel.
The main
duties of the posts will include:
To provide a clinical service of the highest
quality to patients with benign or malignant breast diseases.
To provide a high quality breast reconstruction service.
To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that we
work together as a supportive team.
To support the teaching and research
activities of the team.
To provide leadership and act as a role model to junior
members of staff.
This post does not include any Emergency on call commitments
Post-operative cover is provided to all breast patients by
the team across all sites
Travel between sites may be required, which will be reflected
within the job plan.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mid
Yorkshire Hospital Trust wishes to appoint a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant
Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon. This is a new post to join the
existing team of four Consultant Breast Surgeons.
The Breast care team consists of 4
Consultant Surgeons , 4 Consultant Radiologists, 3 associate specialists, 1
Specialty Doctor, 2 Specialist Registrars, 8 Specialist Nurses, 3 Breast
Pathologists, 2 Clinical Oncologists and
3 Medical Oncologists.
The Breast
Service provides over 7000 outpatient
appointments and over 500 operations per annum and has a local population of
500 000.
The Breast Unit
hosts a weekly MDT meeting within an advanced technological facilities provided
by the Dr Jacksons fund, which is attended by the surgeons, medical
oncologists, clinical oncologist, pathologist, radiologists, radiographers, and
breast care nurses, advanced radiology practitioners, Palliative care nurses,
research nurses and MDT co-ordinator.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although may require
some cross site travel.
The main
duties of the posts will include:
To provide a clinical service of the highest
quality to patients with benign or malignant breast diseases.
To provide a high quality breast reconstruction service.
To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that we
work together as a supportive team.
To support the teaching and research
activities of the team.
To provide leadership and act as a role model to junior
members of staff.
This post does not include any Emergency on call commitments
Post-operative cover is provided to all breast patients by
the team across all sites
Travel between sites may be required, which will be reflected
within the job plan.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register.
- Computer literate.
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Clinical Training and experience in oncoplastic breast surgery equivalent to that required of a UK CCST. Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest. Excellent clinical skills and substantial experience of benign and malignant breast conditions
- Experience in oncoplastic techniques such as therapeutic mammoplasty and reconstruction
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of breast clinical problems
- Good understanding of the management of breast disease
Desirable
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Completion of oncoplastic fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS / MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCS
- FRCS Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (Plastic Surgery / General) Part 1 by closing date of applications
- FRCS Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (Plastic Surgery / General) Part within 6 months from the appointment
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
- College Fellowship
- Completion of an Oncoplastic Fellowship
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state GMC number
- Hold a current licence to practice from the GMC
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register.
- Computer literate.
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Clinical Training and experience in oncoplastic breast surgery equivalent to that required of a UK CCST. Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest. Excellent clinical skills and substantial experience of benign and malignant breast conditions
- Experience in oncoplastic techniques such as therapeutic mammoplasty and reconstruction
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of breast clinical problems
- Good understanding of the management of breast disease
Desirable
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Completion of oncoplastic fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS / MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCS
- FRCS Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (Plastic Surgery / General) Part 1 by closing date of applications
- FRCS Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (Plastic Surgery / General) Part within 6 months from the appointment
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
- College Fellowship
- Completion of an Oncoplastic Fellowship
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state GMC number
- Hold a current licence to practice from the GMC
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
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).
