York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Job summary

The Trust provides a range of breast services; surgery offered includes, but is not limited to, cancer resectional work (mastectomies, wide local excision, SLNB, targeted axillary dissection and ANC) and a wide range of oncoplastic techniques including therapeutic mammoplasties, implant and flap (pedicled) reconstructions as well as breast reductions and risk reducing surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Breast team consisting of 7 consultants, 4 advanced practitioners and a team of specialist nurses. Duties will include supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, dividing time between the operating theatres, wards, day surgery unit and clinics.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7651070-GS-S-Y

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York and Scarborough.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York and Scarborough.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
  • Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
  • Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies

Desirable

  • Substantive NHS experience
  • Experience in Breast Surgery at speciality doctor level in both outpatient and theatre settings

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in breast surgery
  • Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
  • Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures

Desirable

  • Able to spot and nurture talent

Team work

Essential

  • Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
  • Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
  • Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies

Desirable

  • Substantive NHS experience
  • Experience in Breast Surgery at speciality doctor level in both outpatient and theatre settings

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in breast surgery
  • Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
  • Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures

Desirable

  • Able to spot and nurture talent

Team work

Essential

  • Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Breast Surgeon and Co Clinical Lead for Breast

Kim Edwards

kim.edwards2@nhs.net

01904721390

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7651070-GS-S-Y

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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