Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team providing a one-stop breast service at Bedford. Bedford Hospital has merged with Luton and Dunstable Hospital and as a result, opportunities for training exist across the sites. As a Speciality doctor in Breast Surgery, you would develop skills in assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease and would work with two consultants and a specialist doctor to deliver high quality care, predominantly at the Bedford site. Previous experience in breast disease management would be advantageous. The unit treats 250 cancers per year including screen-detected patients (referred from the Beds and Herts Breast screening unit).
Radiology support with mammography, ultrasound and biopsy and urgent Breast MRI service is available. Non-wire localisation is performed with LOCaliser clips, sentinel node biopsy with dual technique and intraoperative specimen x-ray is available.
Main duties of the job
The Bedford unit offers both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction in conjunction with a plastic surgery team. At Luton immediate breast reconstruction (implant or LD), perforator flap partial reconstruction and mammoplasty is performed. The successful application would attend breast lists at Bedford, but would also be able to incorporate Luton breast lists and Bedford plastic lists into their schedule. There would also be an opportunity for breast ultrasound training at Luton if desired.
The oncology unit is on site and we have experienced oncologist working between Bedford and Cambridge (Addenbrooke's Hospital). We actively participate in research and are involved in national trials.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work for 2 consultant Breast and general surgeons (Mr Charfare and Mr Muttalib). You would have a chance to learn management of Breast cancer, including the diagnosis and surgical treatment for screen detected and symptomatic patients. You will be working for the Breast firm and would provide a one-stop Breast service and carry out breast surgery, initially under supervision. The increased number of referrals and the need to see such referrals urgently will require some flexibility with your weekly schedule, which would be a combination of clinic, theatre sessions, administration and MDTs. Some provision of ward rounds as needed would be required. Ward rounds consist of reviewing assessing and planning management and investigations for in patients. In addition ward duties will consist of leading and teaching the junior doctors in the team.
The successful applicant would have the opportunity to pursue further personal developments depending on their needs/wishes. These include: attendance at Plastic surgery lists with the team led by Professor Hindocha at Bedford, general and laparoscopic skills in hernia/gall bladder surgery with Mr Charfare, Oncoplastic breast surgical training at Luton and Breast Ultrasound Training at Luton.
You will attend both Breast consultants theatre lists at Bedford, (minimum of 2 lists per week). You will have consultant delivered training in theatre and will perform tasks, procedures and operations according to your level of expertise.
In addition you will have your own patient list in clinic. These are not always supervised by the attending consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work for 2 consultant Breast and general surgeons (Mr Charfare and Mr Muttalib). You would have a chance to learn management of Breast cancer, including the diagnosis and surgical treatment for screen detected and symptomatic patients. You will be working for the Breast firm and would provide a one-stop Breast service and carry out breast surgery, initially under supervision. The increased number of referrals and the need to see such referrals urgently will require some flexibility with your weekly schedule, which would be a combination of clinic, theatre sessions, administration and MDTs. Some provision of ward rounds as needed would be required. Ward rounds consist of reviewing assessing and planning management and investigations for in patients. In addition ward duties will consist of leading and teaching the junior doctors in the team.
The successful applicant would have the opportunity to pursue further personal developments depending on their needs/wishes. These include: attendance at Plastic surgery lists with the team led by Professor Hindocha at Bedford, general and laparoscopic skills in hernia/gall bladder surgery with Mr Charfare, Oncoplastic breast surgical training at Luton and Breast Ultrasound Training at Luton.
You will attend both Breast consultants theatre lists at Bedford, (minimum of 2 lists per week). You will have consultant delivered training in theatre and will perform tasks, procedures and operations according to your level of expertise.
In addition you will have your own patient list in clinic. These are not always supervised by the attending consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
Desirable
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
Desirable
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
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).
