Job summary
Applications are invited for the part-time post of Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery, working 6 sessions per week, based at The Breast Unit, University Hospital Llandough.
Applicants must have MRCS (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 4 years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 years of which has been spent in a surgical specialty training programme or equivalent experience / competencies. Previous experience in Breast Surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Breast Centre is part of the Breast and Trauma & Orthopaedics Directorate and is based in a purpose-built Breast Centre at University Hospital Llandough.
The facilities are solely used for patients with breast problems and provide a diagnostic service for over 4,000 new referrals a year from General Practitioners in the Cardiff and Vale area and some tertiary referrals.
The current team of Breast/Plastic Surgeons provide a full range of operative procedures for the patients, including a wide variety of oncoplastic techniques.
The patients are well supported by a team of very experienced Breast Care Nurses who work in close collaboration with the clinicians.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)
Experience
Essential
- Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme OR equivalent experience / competencies
- Experience of working in Breast Surgery
Desirable
- Experience of managing emergencies
- Experience of working in Plastic Surgery
Skills, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)
Experience
Essential
- Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme OR equivalent experience / competencies
- Experience of working in Breast Surgery
Desirable
- Experience of managing emergencies
- Experience of working in Plastic Surgery
Skills, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
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).
