Job summary
Applications are invited for a suitably experienced, compassionate and dedicated breast surgeon to join our team in a less than full time role (6 programmed activities).
The successful candidate will have a special interest in breast and ideally in oncoplastic surgery. You will provide outpatient clinics (results and new patients) and elective surgery (see proposed timetable for details).
The ability to work as an effective team member is paramount as our unit works in a collaborative manner to best meet the needs of our patients.
There will be opportunities for continuing development with joint operating lists, participation in oncoplastic MDT meetings and contribution to our in-house gene testing. There is no on call commitment.
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Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person Specification
Other factors
Essential
- Teaching skills and experience; undergraduate and postgraduate.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
- FRCS or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in management of benign and malignant breast disorders
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Evidence of research activities.
Desirable
- Ability to perform oncoplastic breast surgery including reconstructive techniques and therapeutic mammoplasties.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and fellow professionals
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Awareness of the impact of purchaser requirements on service provision
Further training
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical firm
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Special Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Directorate management.
- Understanding of Directorate activities and administration.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS & Trust management, relations between purchasers, providers, contracting etc
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Person Specification
Other factors
Essential
- Teaching skills and experience; undergraduate and postgraduate.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
- FRCS or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in management of benign and malignant breast disorders
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Evidence of research activities.
Desirable
- Ability to perform oncoplastic breast surgery including reconstructive techniques and therapeutic mammoplasties.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and fellow professionals
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Awareness of the impact of purchaser requirements on service provision
Further training
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical firm
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Special Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Directorate management.
- Understanding of Directorate activities and administration.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS & Trust management, relations between purchasers, providers, contracting etc
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
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).
