Job summary
This is a well-established post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 4
Consultants delivering safe and effective care for breast surgery patients. This post was created in response to increasing breast cancer referrals, demand for oncoplastic techniques and to support service development and delivery across both the Luton and Bedford sites . The appointee will be based at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run a busy, highly organised breast service with the support of consultant breast radiologists, pathologists, oncologists and breast care nurses. The breast service is supported by a number of associate specialists and a nurse practitioner.
There are three rapid diagnosis breast clinics a week, three consultant led and one breast care nurse led breast follow up clinics, one follow up mammogram clinic and a cancer results clinic every week.
Approximately 350 breast cancers are treated per year and the numbers are increasing. There are weekly screening and symptomatic multi-disciplinary meetings. It is anticipated that the appointee will work flexibly within the week to meet the demands of the service. The appointee will be expected to support rapid diagnosis breast clinics, follow up clinics, cancer results clinic and operating lists. The symptomatic breast service works in close conjunction with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Breast Screening Service.
Main duties of the job
Undertake regular new patient and follow up clinics at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant benign breast disease.
Preparation for and contribution to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast
patients.
To work closely with Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage the Breastpatients in their pathway.
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursingstaff and medical students.
Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unitacross the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
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 appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Training/experience in breast ultrasound
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Training/experience in breast ultrasound
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
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).
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