Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. This is for 12 months maternity leave cover.
We anticipate the successful candidate will embrace all aspects of the speciality including surgery, audit, research, innovation and education. We welcome candidates who will work to expand the surgical repertoire of the team and drive clinical initiatives.
Main duties of the job
All surgeons practice Oncoplastic breast surgery (including therapeutic mammoplasty), lipo-modelling and immediate breast reconstruction for mastectomy patients with pedicle flaps (LD and TRAM) and implant-based reconstruction with biological mesh.
The breast team is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer and work in close collaboration with 3 consultant Breast oncologists who provide adjuvant treatments and Plastic Surgery colleagues at the Royal Preston Hospital site who provide free perforator flap support
This is a full time 10 PA post consisting of outpatient clinics, theatre time, MDT meetings and associated admin time with SPA.
About us
The Trust is a cancer centre and has a radiotherapy unit based at the Royal Preston Hospital Site. The Central Lancashire Breast Unit, based at the Chorley & South Ribble Hospital site was opened in July 2012.
In the mammography suite there are 2 digital mammogram machines equipped for stereotactic and vacuum assisted biopsies. There are also 2 ultrasound rooms and a further 2 portable ultrasound machines for use in the clinic. Most biopsies are performed by the radiology team under image guidance.New patient breast clinics are run across the week (10 clinics per week) with biopsy results discussed on a Thursday in the MDT meeting.The service treats approximately 330 per cancers per annum. There are 9 dedicated breast surgery theatre sessions per week.There is a well-established breast care nurse team who run both cancer follow-up clinics and results clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS Part III
- Inclusion on the specialist register
- Have obtained a higher medical degree (MD or PhD)
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
- Have undertaken an TIG Oncoplastic fellowship in breast surgery for 12 months
Health
Essential
- Physical and mental ability to perform role
Medical Education
Essential
- PgCert in Medical Education
Desirable
- Experience in teaching the undergraduate/Postgraduate students
Management
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to audit
- Involvement in service development
- Well-developed IT Skills
Desirable
- Management course/ certification
Research & Development
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Continued professional development
Desirable
- Attended recent courses/conferences related to breast cancer management
Attitudes and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team and to work flexibly
Desirable
- Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills (with examples
- Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Good organisation Skills (with examples)
- Car Owner / Driver
Desirable
- Communication skills course completion
- Own Car
Experience
Desirable
- Previously worked at consultant level in oncoplastic breast surgery the UK for at least 12 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS Part III
- Inclusion on the specialist register
- Have obtained a higher medical degree (MD or PhD)
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
- Have undertaken an TIG Oncoplastic fellowship in breast surgery for 12 months
Health
Essential
- Physical and mental ability to perform role
Medical Education
Essential
- PgCert in Medical Education
Desirable
- Experience in teaching the undergraduate/Postgraduate students
Management
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to audit
- Involvement in service development
- Well-developed IT Skills
Desirable
- Management course/ certification
Research & Development
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Continued professional development
Desirable
- Attended recent courses/conferences related to breast cancer management
Attitudes and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team and to work flexibly
Desirable
- Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills (with examples
- Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Good organisation Skills (with examples)
- Car Owner / Driver
Desirable
- Communication skills course completion
- Own Car
Experience
Desirable
- Previously worked at consultant level in oncoplastic breast surgery the UK for at least 12 months
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).
