Job summary
The Oncoplastic Clinical Fellow post is now in its 11th successful year and has been created as a result of increased activity demands, Royal College of Surgeons training requirements regarding the Breast Surgery Curriculum, and to help achieve New Deal compliance for junior medical staff by supporting the general surgical patient workload.
Main duties of the job
The Oncoplastic Clinical Fellow post is now in its 11th successful year and has been created as a result of increased activity demands, Royal College of Surgeons training requirements regarding the Breast Surgery Curriculum, and to help achieve New Deal compliance for junior medical staff by supporting the general surgical patient workload.
The post-holder will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Breast Team. This post is intended for senior breast surgery trainees who wish to dedicate time to training in specialist oncoplastic procedures and breast reconstruction. For this reason, this post is likely to be most suitable for those who have experience at looking after breast patients in the past
This is a fixed term post with the postholder working a minimum of 40 hours per week. The postholder will work under the supervision of Mrs Isabella Karat, Mr Hisham Osman, and Mr Goran Ahmed. The postholder will be expected to provide prospective and cross cover for other members of the Breast Team. Composition of the Team:
o 3 Consultant Surgeons
o 2 Registrars
o 1 Senior Oncoplastic Clinical Fellows
o 1 FY2 or Core trainee
o 1 FY1
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Consultants. Duties will include the following:
Inpatients
To provide day to day care of surgical inpatients.
Clinics
To support the relevant sub-specialist outpatient clinics as required.
To obtain exposure and training in the assessment of breast patients for resectional and oncoplastic/reconstructive surgery.
Theatres
To support the service workload of the sub-specialty whilst ensuring that she/he still gains the appropriate surgical experience and exposure to Oncoplastic techniques
Academic
The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research and audit. Full support and advice will be offered.
Other
Attendance at weekly breast multidisciplinary meetings and breast unit business meetings and AGM.
The postholder will be expected to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for exceptional irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties where this is essential for continuity of patient care.
The duties will be located in the Inpatient Wards, Outpatients Department and Theatres at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Consultants. Duties will include the following:
Inpatients
To provide day to day care of surgical inpatients.
Clinics
To support the relevant sub-specialist outpatient clinics as required.
To obtain exposure and training in the assessment of breast patients for resectional and oncoplastic/reconstructive surgery.
Theatres
To support the service workload of the sub-specialty whilst ensuring that she/he still gains the appropriate surgical experience and exposure to Oncoplastic techniques
Academic
The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research and audit. Full support and advice will be offered.
Other
Attendance at weekly breast multidisciplinary meetings and breast unit business meetings and AGM.
The postholder will be expected to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for exceptional irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties where this is essential for continuity of patient care.
The duties will be located in the Inpatient Wards, Outpatients Department and Theatres at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years of which must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Prior NHS experience other than clinical attachment
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous research experience
- Previous breast surgery experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Ability to apply research to clinical problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years of which must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Prior NHS experience other than clinical attachment
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous research experience
- Previous breast surgery experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Ability to apply research to clinical problems
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).
