Job summary
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
10 sessions per week
Permanent
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Closing Date: 7th December 2025
Interview Date: 6th January 2026
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The main purpose of this post is to support the Directorate of Surgery and the Trust in maintaining the delivery of a high-quality service, ensuring the patients of North Warwickshire have access to Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in a timely manner.
The prospective candidate will be part of the breast care unit team consisting of two consultants and one Specialty Doctor.
We are ably supported by Radiologists and oncologists from UHCW (we are part of Coventry and Warwickshire Breast screening unit). We have a workload of 170 breast cancers in a year. We have excellent co-operation from Plastic surgeons from our local tertiary centre and neighbouring trust (UHCW) for complex reconstructions. Clinical commitments will include provision of new patient assessment clinics, one stops, results clinics, follow up clinics, MDT and theatre.
Main duties of the job
- This post will provide a comprehensive breast surgical service. Oncoplastic breast surgical experience is essential. You will provide outpatient clinics (new patient, results and specialist oncoplastic clinics) and undertake elective surgical lists in breast surgery. a potential for increasing operating sessions to include Saturdays in the future.
- Post operative care of patients is coordinated via the Breast Surgery Team, ensuring that appropriate management and care is provided to all patients under the Breast Surgery Specialty.
- Out of Hours on call service is provided by the general surgery on call rota. A Surgical Assessment Unit is available 7 days per week for emergency access for patients.
Clinical Duties
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients, continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation and training of your staff.
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
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excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services. Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust
In particular, where you manage employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. You have responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who work with you, and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.
Participation in professional audit and continuing professional development.
It is a requirement of the post that post-holders comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing and participate in a formal CPD programme (The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities). Appraisal and Revalidation The post-holders must also participate in job planning, regular medical audit and in annual appraisal with one of the trained appraisers within the Trust. Job planning will take place on an annual basis, and it is the responsibility of the clinical director and directorate manager to ensure that job planning takes place.
Clinical governance
To have responsibility for a commitment to maintaining a high-quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against clinically relevant standards. In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture.
Managerial Duties
Opportunities for higher managerial roles within Breast Surgery may be available to an interested candidate. Any new consultant appointee would be eligible to apply for the position of Clinical Lead for Breast Surgery in turn with their colleagues as required. Work with colleagues to manage the daily business of the Directorate and to develop the service in accordance with the Trusts strategic direction. Taking part in meetings and other activities as agreed with the Clinical Directorate.
Financial Management
You will operate value for money measures within the constraints of the departmental budget ensuring quality and patient care is not compromised. Teaching Duties You will take responsibility for the work and supervision and management of trainees. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. You will contribute to the formal teaching programme of junior staff both within the specialty and the hospital as a whole, to the teaching programme.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services. Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust
In particular, where you manage employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. You have responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who work with you, and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.
Participation in professional audit and continuing professional development.
It is a requirement of the post that post-holders comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing and participate in a formal CPD programme (The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities). Appraisal and Revalidation The post-holders must also participate in job planning, regular medical audit and in annual appraisal with one of the trained appraisers within the Trust. Job planning will take place on an annual basis, and it is the responsibility of the clinical director and directorate manager to ensure that job planning takes place.
Clinical governance
To have responsibility for a commitment to maintaining a high-quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against clinically relevant standards. In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture.
Managerial Duties
Opportunities for higher managerial roles within Breast Surgery may be available to an interested candidate. Any new consultant appointee would be eligible to apply for the position of Clinical Lead for Breast Surgery in turn with their colleagues as required. Work with colleagues to manage the daily business of the Directorate and to develop the service in accordance with the Trusts strategic direction. Taking part in meetings and other activities as agreed with the Clinical Directorate.
Financial Management
You will operate value for money measures within the constraints of the departmental budget ensuring quality and patient care is not compromised. Teaching Duties You will take responsibility for the work and supervision and management of trainees. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. You will contribute to the formal teaching programme of junior staff both within the specialty and the hospital as a whole, to the teaching programme.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Breast Surgery
- Ability to offer expert opinion in a range of problems covering elective and emergency problems within the specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Training/competence in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead a team
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience to that required for gaining UK CCST in Breast Surgery
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- CCT (or CESR) in General Surgery
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to the clinical and surgical problems
- Proven research ability including publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basis clinical skills to undergraduates
- Ability to supervise under or post graduate research
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other stakeholders
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Knowledge of principles of audit Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. Completion of at least one audit Evidence of conducting an audit or presented/published an abstract
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Breast Surgery
- Ability to offer expert opinion in a range of problems covering elective and emergency problems within the specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Training/competence in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead a team
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience to that required for gaining UK CCST in Breast Surgery
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- CCT (or CESR) in General Surgery
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to the clinical and surgical problems
- Proven research ability including publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basis clinical skills to undergraduates
- Ability to supervise under or post graduate research
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other stakeholders
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Knowledge of principles of audit Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. Completion of at least one audit Evidence of conducting an audit or presented/published an abstract
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).
