Job summary
King's Breast Care has been established as a single clinical entity for over 20 years. The department was initially set up to combine surgery and oncology, but now includes Gynae, Endocrine, Plastic Reconstruction, Psychiatric and Psychological liaison, Breast screening assessment, Day Surgery pre-assessment and Physiotherapy. At Denmark Hill (DH) site the unit is co-located with the Screening Assessment Unit for the NHSBSP in SE London. At present we manage 380 breast cancers a year, with 4928 patients seen as new referrals in the last year. The department has developed and become National leaders in Day Surgery for non-reconstructive surgery. Our interests are increasing to cover fatigue management, targeted follow up and formal social assessments
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting for a Consultant to join our Breast Care department in the diagnosis and treatment of Breast Cancers at Denmark Hill.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical,medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust'spatients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-? The provision of a first class clinical service? Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty? Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London? Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies? Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parametersof the Trust's service plans? Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for thespecialty, the Care Group or the Trust
We welcome candidates to contact us for further information about the department.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives
- Responsible for management of patients from Kings Breast Care within King Health Care Partners to include reconstructive surgery at St Thomas
- To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&
- To contribute to the Audit Programme
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies
- To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Kings Breast care services
- To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is
- To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues
- To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control
- To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area o
- To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives
- Responsible for management of patients from Kings Breast Care within King Health Care Partners to include reconstructive surgery at St Thomas
- To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&
- To contribute to the Audit Programme
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies
- To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Kings Breast care services
- To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is
- To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues
- To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control
- To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area o
- To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCST in Breast Surgery or CSER
- FRCS
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Breast Disease culminating in award of CCST or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Breast Surgery, including localization, onco-plastic and reconstructive approaches
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Breast Services in an acute Hospital setting
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Breast Disease
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCST in Breast Surgery or CSER
- FRCS
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Breast Disease culminating in award of CCST or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Breast Surgery, including localization, onco-plastic and reconstructive approaches
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Breast Services in an acute Hospital setting
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Breast Disease
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification.
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).
