Job summary
This post is for a Senior Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (Clinical) Fellow post, which will run to until end of fixed term appointment date.
This is a whole time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The successful candidate will train within the Burney Breast Unit with the Breast Surgery team and will have the opportunity to also work with the Plastic Surgery team; Breast services are delivered over the 2 sites within the Mersey West Lancashire Trust (Whiston Hospital and St Helens Hospital).
Due to the imminent requirement to fill this post, Candidates who are not GMC registered or do not hold existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application will not progress through shortlisting stage.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the elective activity of the unit by assisting in a variety of Diagnostic and Results/Follow-up clinics and Breast theatre lists; independent practice is encouraged once the candidate is appropriately inducted into the unit.
Regular participation in Breast Screening & Main Oncology MDT is expected.
The candidate will be responsible for the management of the oncoplastic breast MDT. They will also be expected to participate in the DIEP planning MDT monthly.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 13th February 2026
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2nd March 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 9th March 2026
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 13th February 2026
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2nd March 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 9th March 2026
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, MRCS
- FRCS (gen or Plast) or international equivalent
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
Desirable
- CCT- General Surgery or Plastic Surgery
- Research qualification (e.g. MPhil, MD or PhD)
- Teaching qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Additional Undergraduate Degree
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Applicant to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communicate about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- 24 months of Specialist Breast or Plastic Surgery Training at ST5-8 level
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of and ability to undertake initial management of acutely ill patient
- Basic life support training within the last 12 months
- Competency in: oBreast new patient assessment oSimple mastectomy, palpable and image guided wide local excision, and sentinel lymph node biopsy as demonstrated by work-based assessment evidence and logbook
Desirable
- Academic Surgical experience
- Advanced communication skills course
- UK NHS medical practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research
- Demonstrates understanding of basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- oAbility to provide complete details of employment history. oShows initiative/drive enthusiasm. oDemonstrable interest in and understanding of speciality. oCommitment to personal and professional development oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes oEvidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, QIP, formal research or other activity
- Evidence of interest in and/or experience of teaching
- Achievement relevant to specialty, Appropriate courses
- Attendance at relevant breast related courses
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Other
Essential
- Communication Skills oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy & Sensitivity oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding. oDemonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others/Team Involvement oAble to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff. oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate others team members. oCapacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation & Planning oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. oCapacity to manage own workload and organise ward rounds. oEvidence of thoroughness, shows self-discipline, punctual and shows ability to meet deadlines
- Coping with Pressure oCapacity to operate under pressure. oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Values oUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts, improving lives, commitment to quality of care, respect and dignity, working together for patients, compassion)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, MRCS
- FRCS (gen or Plast) or international equivalent
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
Desirable
- CCT- General Surgery or Plastic Surgery
- Research qualification (e.g. MPhil, MD or PhD)
- Teaching qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Additional Undergraduate Degree
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Applicant to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communicate about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- 24 months of Specialist Breast or Plastic Surgery Training at ST5-8 level
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of and ability to undertake initial management of acutely ill patient
- Basic life support training within the last 12 months
- Competency in: oBreast new patient assessment oSimple mastectomy, palpable and image guided wide local excision, and sentinel lymph node biopsy as demonstrated by work-based assessment evidence and logbook
Desirable
- Academic Surgical experience
- Advanced communication skills course
- UK NHS medical practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research
- Demonstrates understanding of basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- oAbility to provide complete details of employment history. oShows initiative/drive enthusiasm. oDemonstrable interest in and understanding of speciality. oCommitment to personal and professional development oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes oEvidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, QIP, formal research or other activity
- Evidence of interest in and/or experience of teaching
- Achievement relevant to specialty, Appropriate courses
- Attendance at relevant breast related courses
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Other
Essential
- Communication Skills oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy & Sensitivity oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding. oDemonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others/Team Involvement oAble to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff. oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate others team members. oCapacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation & Planning oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. oCapacity to manage own workload and organise ward rounds. oEvidence of thoroughness, shows self-discipline, punctual and shows ability to meet deadlines
- Coping with Pressure oCapacity to operate under pressure. oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Values oUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts, improving lives, commitment to quality of care, respect and dignity, working together for patients, compassion)
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).
