Consultant Breast Surgeon

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Surgical Oncology Directorate

Consultant Breast Surgeon

Full Time - 10PAs

The Surgical - Oncology Directorate are supportive of flexible and hybrid working and welcome applications from candidates who may wish to work less than full time while undertaking other interests e.g. academic/research.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

To provide specialist level of care to all patients referred to Guy's Breast unit with all aspects of Breast disorders / diseases or at increased risk of breast cancer.
The post is essentially a clinical post however the successful candidate should have research and teaching and managerial experience and actively take part in these activities
The candidate is expected to actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and education.
To participate in day to day management of the department

About us

Each year the Breast Unit at GSTT treats over 450 new cases of breast cancer. The aspiration of the unit is to diagnose patients in a timely and sensitive manner and guide them through a seamless pathway with availability state of the art breast surgery and customised reconstruction. This also includes multidisciplinary oncological involvement so that as many as possible are able to participate in randomised trials and clinical research.

The new Locum Consultant Surgeon will join a team of 4 surgeons with support from 8 Clinical Fellows and 2 advanced nurse practitioners.

Symptomatic cases are derived from One-stop clinics at UHL (outreach clinics) and GSTT. NHSBSP (screening) cases are assessed at SE London Screening Centre (KCH) or through remote MDMs and then seen by the Guy's Team, given the diagnosis and the treatment is carried out at Guy's. The aim is to assess all symptomatic referrals within 5 working days and to give cancer cases their diagnosis and treatment plan within 2 working days. There are two multidisciplinary meetings every week, with results clinics being supported by 6 breast care nurses.

Experience in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery is essential as are any additional qualifications in these fields, to support a busy service. A higher research qualification / experience is also desirable to help strengthen the research portfolio.

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum excl. London Zone and on call TBC

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-CON927

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Breast services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centers or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Teaching:

All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work.

Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.

Training:

All consultants will be expected to contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of Educational Supervisor in the educational contracts for junior staff in the specialty. The post holder will also be responsible for the management of the FY2s within the service.

Research:

Consultants are encouraged to become involved in clinical research. Clinical research undertaken as part of the trust research and development program will be allocated specific time in a consultants job plan. Consideration will be given to the support required for any research agreed as part of the job plan.

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically /dentally qualified and maintain GMC or GDC specialist registration and hold a license to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Breast services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centers or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Teaching:

All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work.

Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.

Training:

Research:

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically /dentally qualified and maintain GMC or GDC specialist registration and hold a license to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g MD; PhD; MS; MSc.

Clinical Experience

Essential

Comprehensive clinical experience in onco-plastic breast surgery sufficient to undertake independent practice.

Desirable

Current core member of a dedicated Breast Surgery team
Registrar (or above) level experience in onco-plastic Breast Surgery

Clinical Skills

Essential

A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice, working with other specialties and intensive care departments in the management of cases.
A team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.

Desirable

Higher Qualification Breast Surgery

Research & Teaching

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research and a demonstrable aptitude for participating in department research goals.
Proven research ability at national level.
Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors.

Desirable

Publications in the specialist field of Breast Surgery
Teaching qualification.
Educational supervisor experience.

Audit, Management & IT

Essential

Track record of clinical governance, management and IT skills.
Understanding of principles of audit.
Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.

Desirable

Extensive service development or quality improvement experience in the NHS
Management training or qualification.
Experience of medical audit with the field of Breast Surgery.

Other

Essential

Evidence of being a team player
Record of high level communication skills (ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate)

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g MD; PhD; MS; MSc.

Clinical Experience

Essential

Comprehensive clinical experience in onco-plastic breast surgery sufficient to undertake independent practice.

Desirable

Current core member of a dedicated Breast Surgery team
Registrar (or above) level experience in onco-plastic Breast Surgery

Clinical Skills

Essential

A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice, working with other specialties and intensive care departments in the management of cases.
A team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.

Desirable

Higher Qualification Breast Surgery

Research & Teaching

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research and a demonstrable aptitude for participating in department research goals.
Proven research ability at national level.
Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors.

Desirable

Publications in the specialist field of Breast Surgery
Teaching qualification.
Educational supervisor experience.

Audit, Management & IT

Essential

Track record of clinical governance, management and IT skills.
Understanding of principles of audit.
Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.

Desirable

Extensive service development or quality improvement experience in the NHS
Management training or qualification.
Experience of medical audit with the field of Breast Surgery.

Other

Essential

Evidence of being a team player
Record of high level communication skills (ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate)

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.