Job summary
Applications are invited for an initial 12-month post with the option of converting to a fixed term appointment, for an experienced speciality doctor in breast surgery at South Warwickshire NHS, to start May / June 2023.
We are looking for a friendly, highly enthusiastic doctor to join the well-regarded breast team at Warwick Hospital. The candidate should be motivated and caring and will complement the existing team.
Support for the new appointee will primarily be from the consultant breast surgeons and the wider breast team. Training can be given in both clinics and theatre. The new appointee will be encouraged to participate in on going audits and to submit work for presentation and publication at local and national meetings. The Trust has a supportive environment and is small enough for personal contact with colleagues from a wide variety of disciplines.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to support a range of breast clinics, to be competent to see patients in their own clinics (younger women clinic, family history clinic) and to help in breast theatre / manage breast emergencies. Support and training given if needed.
It is also expected that the individual will take part in service development projects, audits, and research. It would also help if they had an interest in medical student teaching
About us
The Warwick breast team is a well-regarded team treating around 280 breast cancers per year. There are 4 oncoplastic breast consultants offering a wide range of onco-plastic and breast reconstructive procedures. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the breast team was based in a new purpose-built unit with consultant radiology support providing immediate reporting. There are close links with the Coventry screening unit who join us for the breast MDT meeting. We are looking for a motivated and caring individual who will complement our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time post attracting 10PAs. Sessions will include outpatient clinics in both Warwick hospital and Stratford hospital, theatre, a multi-disciplinary meeting, and clinical administration. In addition, this post offers the opportunity to have sessions assigned to a service improvement project. It is expected that a minimum of 7 sessions will be assigned to direct clinical care.
This post has no on-call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time post attracting 10PAs. Sessions will include outpatient clinics in both Warwick hospital and Stratford hospital, theatre, a multi-disciplinary meeting, and clinical administration. In addition, this post offers the opportunity to have sessions assigned to a service improvement project. It is expected that a minimum of 7 sessions will be assigned to direct clinical care.
This post has no on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Higher medical degree - Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. medical education
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Higher medical degree - Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. medical education
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breast Surgery Medics D23009
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Warwick
CV34 5BW
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
