Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
hace 2 días
Stoke-on-Trent
Job overviewThis post will provide a comprehensive breast surgical service. Oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgical experience is essential. You will provide outpatient clinics (new patient, results and specialist oncoplastic clinics), undertake elective surgical lists in breast surgery including cases done in collaboration with plastics, working across both sites. As part of the County expansion programme, there will be extended day theatre lists and a potential for increasing operating sessions to include Saturdays in the future.Main duties of the job· Diagnosis and treatment of patients.· Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.· Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.· To have responsibility for a commitment to maintaining a high quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against clinical relevant standards.· In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open ‘no blame’ culture.· Please refer to Job Description for full detailsWorking for our organisationUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThis post will provide a comprehensive breast surgical service. Oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgical experience is essential. You will provide outpatient clinics (new patient, results and specialist oncoplastic clinics), undertake elective surgical lists in breast surgery including cases done in collaboration with plastics, working across both sites. As part of the County expansion programme, there will be extended day theatre lists and a potential for increasing operating sessions to include Saturdays in the future.You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services. Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. In particular, where you manage employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.You have responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who work with you, and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- FRCS or equivalent- Full registration with GMC- Success in Intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas equivalent or speciality accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations- Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCST at time of interview.- FRCS or equivalentDesirable criteria- MD or other Higher DegreeExperienceEssential criteria- Clinical training and experience in Breast SurgeryDesirable criteria- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialityProfessional & Multidisciplinary Team WorkingEssential criteria- Experience of supervising junior medical staffDesirable criteria- Formal teaching qualificationAcademic Achievements, Research & PublicationsEssential criteria- Proven research ability including publications in refereed journalsManagement of administrative experienceEssential criteria- Experience of audit managementDesirable criteria- Experience of delivering change within a specialist unitImportant information about your application1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.6. We work with ‘trac.jobs’ to support out recruitment process. If you have any queries regarding this please read this privacy notice.University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format.If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to helpAt UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications. If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued. UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.
