Job summary
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, for 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, to substantiate a long term locum position. With the development of the Royal Surrey Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC- due to open in May 2026) there may be scope to convert the role to a full time post in the future.
The post has been created to ensure the high quality provision of oncoplastic services at the Royal Surrey, which will include supporting cancer diagnostic and treatment pathways, as well as supporting the perforator flap service within the department.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve undertaking both general theatre and outpatient clinics at the Royal Surrey, as well as specialised clinics (including supporting the regional gene carrier service) and providing oncological input to the autologous reconstruction service at Queen Victoria Hospital.
The post holder will support the department to deliver the outstanding care we strive to achieve including achieving bench marked cancer wait times, GIRFT metrics, the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance MDT QA targets and patient reported outcomes in the National Cancer Experience Survey. Support will be given to contribute to ongoing service improvement projects and to broaden the department's involvement in research activity, both NIHR portfolio studies and locally set up and delivered studies. Mentoring and peer support will be available for any new colleague as they settle into their role within the department. There is no expectation for the successful candidate to support the General Surgical On Call.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an 8 PA post for a Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an 8 PA post for a Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Breast Surgery (or relevant specialty) via CCT or Portfolio Pathway
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent
- Educational Supervisor qualification
- Appraisal qualification
- Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management.
- Teaching/Education Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Breast Surgery
- Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
Desirable
- Oncoplastic TIG fellowship or equivalent
- Experience in delivering education
- Ability to support the skin service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Breast Surgery (or relevant specialty) via CCT or Portfolio Pathway
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent
- Educational Supervisor qualification
- Appraisal qualification
- Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management.
- Teaching/Education Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Breast Surgery
- Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
Desirable
- Oncoplastic TIG fellowship or equivalent
- Experience in delivering education
- Ability to support the skin service
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).
