Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of a full time Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon to work in the established Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma Unit at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Foundation Trust, the product of recent merger between Poole, the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals. The appointee will be required to deliver a comprehensive specialist breast and endocrine surgical service across both hospital sites.
This is an established full time post which has become vacant due to retirement and attracts 10 Programmed Activities per week. The successful candidate will work within a team of 7 dual specialty surgeons. UHD is the designated Cancer Centre for Dorset and hosts the Dorset Breast Screening Service. The breast unit provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic breast services and treats over 700 new breast cancers per year. The endocrine unit is the regional centre for parathyroid surgery, currently undertaking about 100 parathyroid cases per year. Thyroid cases number about 70 per year with a further 50 undertaken by ENT. There is a well-established, regional Thyroid and Endocrine MDT
Main duties of the job
As University Hospitals Dorset we offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates program is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve. Poole and Bournemouth Hospitals are located approximately 6 miles apart in one of the most attractive areas of the South Coast with its proximity to the world's second largest natural harbour and World Heritage 'Jurassic' Coastline and superb leisure facilities. There are excellent rail links to London, sea links to the continent and Bournemouth International Airport is within a 20 minute drive of both hospitals. Excellent schools are located within the region.
The combination of working in a friendly, patient centred organisation in a premier location with excellent lifestyle opportunities makes this a highly attractive post.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is for a full time Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon to work in the established Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma Surgery Unit at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will be required to deliver a comprehensive breast and endocrine surgical service. Participation in the general on call rota is not required.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is for a full time Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon to work in the established Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma Surgery Unit at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will be required to deliver a comprehensive breast and endocrine surgical service. Participation in the general on call rota is not required.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MD/MS or equivalent
- Member of relevant Specialist Society
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Endocrine Surgery at Specialist Registrar level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Ability to demonstrate competence in parathyroid and thyroid surgery
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Breast Surgery at Specialist Registrar level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Breast Disease & Management
Desirable
- Endocrine Fellowship
- Oncoplastic fellowship
- Experience in performing reduction/therapeutic mammoplasty
- Experience in the management of Surgical Adrenal Disease
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MD/MS or equivalent
- Member of relevant Specialist Society
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Endocrine Surgery at Specialist Registrar level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Ability to demonstrate competence in parathyroid and thyroid surgery
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Breast Surgery at Specialist Registrar level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Breast Disease & Management
Desirable
- Endocrine Fellowship
- Oncoplastic fellowship
- Experience in performing reduction/therapeutic mammoplasty
- Experience in the management of Surgical Adrenal Disease
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).
