Job summary
The successful applicant will be part of a team of 3 Breast surgeons in delivering high quality service in symptomatic and screening Breast disease to the catchment area. This vacancy arises as part of an expansion of breast cancer and reconstructive surgery and creates an opportunity to enhance and develop our services for the community.
Main duties of the job
Participate fully in the provision of Breast services
Provide highest possible levels of patient care
Work as an active member of the Breast team
Actively remain clinically competent
Work closely with Multidisciplinary teams
Activate, particulate and undertake audits
Teach staff / medical students
Work to all trust policies and procedures
Work flexibly
Responsible to: Chief Executive/Medical Director of Northampton General Hospital Trust and at local level to the Clinical Director for Surgery.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
- Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable
- Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Research undertaken in relevant field
Management Skills
Essential
- Attended management training course
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary Team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
- Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable
- Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Research undertaken in relevant field
Management Skills
Essential
- Attended management training course
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary Team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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
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).
