Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a Fixed Term 12 months contract.The start date of the position will be discussed after the successful interview.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, who is committed to excellence in Clinical breast surgery to join our dynamic team.
The Breast Service at Southampton provides local services for the people of Southampton and much of Hampshire receiving over 6000 new symptomatic referrals and treating over 600 breast cancers last year. The Unit is managed through the Women and Newborn Health Division of the trust. The successful candidate will join an existing team of 8 breast surgeons (one academic), 9 breast care nurses, 1 advanced nurse practitioners, 8 breast radiologists 6 breast histopathologists and 9 breast oncologists
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What You'll do:
- To flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services, and to fulfil duties of the agreed weekly job plan.
- Maintain the highest standards of management of breast conditions and disease.
- To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate.
- Wherever possible, emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit, during office hours. There is no requirement to participate in the General Surgery out of hours on call rota.
What were looking for:
- You will have responsibility specifically for providing high-quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads for that area.
- You will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff that work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis
- You will not have a formal Research component to their job plan however all clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital, including recruitment to clinical trials.
You should be up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.Interviews will be held on: 13th October 2025This vacancy closes on or before 28th September 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
What You'll do:
- To flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services, and to fulfil duties of the agreed weekly job plan.
- Maintain the highest standards of management of breast conditions and disease.
- To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate.
- Wherever possible, emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit, during office hours. There is no requirement to participate in the General Surgery out of hours on call rota.
What were looking for:
- You will have responsibility specifically for providing high-quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads for that area.
- You will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff that work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis
- You will not have a formal Research component to their job plan however all clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital, including recruitment to clinical trials.
You should be up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.Interviews will be held on: 13th October 2025This vacancy closes on or before 28th September 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- An appropriate higher general surgery qualification (eg. FRCS)
- Participation in appraisal and revalidation
- Experience in breast surgery
- Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Experience in the management of breast disease
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or CESR or European Community Rights
- Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
- Membership of other relevant subspecialty associations
- Specialist breast surgery qualification
- Postgraduate degree
- Oncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent
- Evidence of participation in research and service development
Aptitudes and skills, values and behaviours, and special requirements for the post
Essential
- Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
- Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work well in a Multidisciplinary team
- Understands the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- An appropriate higher general surgery qualification (eg. FRCS)
- Participation in appraisal and revalidation
- Experience in breast surgery
- Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Experience in the management of breast disease
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or CESR or European Community Rights
- Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
- Membership of other relevant subspecialty associations
- Specialist breast surgery qualification
- Postgraduate degree
- Oncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent
- Evidence of participation in research and service development
Aptitudes and skills, values and behaviours, and special requirements for the post
Essential
- Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
- Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work well in a Multidisciplinary team
- Understands the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
