Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based at Basildon University Hospital.

You will be expected to deliver an efficient Consultant level oncoplastic breast service of the highest possible quality and promote clinical research, trials, and innovation within MSEFT.

You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including breast radiologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, histopathologists, radiographers, clinical nurse specialists and breast-specific health care assistants. The team is supported by an MDT co-ordinator.

Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) is arranged through our established nurse-led open-access follow-up system, supported by an administrator.

The unit is supported by a unit counsellor and lymphoedema therapists. Genetic services are provided through Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Weekly breast MDT are convened in Basildon Thursday 08:00-10:30.

AAC date TBC

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical services in line with the Trust's clinical governance arrangements which is designed to ensure that agreed quality standards are achieved. These requirements include:

To undertake audit of clinical practice within the department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.

All Consultants are required to maintain and develop their clinical skills. Individual training and development needs will be identified through an appraisal process. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) and is committed to providing time (1.5PA's) and financial support for these activities.

The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7 days working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at intervals following initial appointment.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5271

Job locations

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Entrance on GMC specialist register

Desirable

Higher degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates
Comprehensive knowledge of specialty - demonstrated in supporting information

Desirable

Training and teaching techniques or formal teaching qualification

Communication skills

Essential

Excellent written communication skills demonstrated through application

Desirable

Completed advance communication course

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Entrance on GMC specialist register

Desirable

Higher degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates
Comprehensive knowledge of specialty - demonstrated in supporting information

Desirable

Training and teaching techniques or formal teaching qualification

Communication skills

Essential

Excellent written communication skills demonstrated through application

Desirable

Completed advance communication course

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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