Job summary
We are looking to appoint an Locum Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to work alongside 6 Consultant colleagues in this highly regarded breast service for patients living in the Doncaster and Bassetlaw areas. The Breast Service includes Breast Screening, diagnosis and management of Benign and Malignant Breast Disease and management of familial breast cancer.
The Breast Service consists of 7 consultant Breast Surgeons (inclusive of this post) and 4 Consultant Breast Radiologists. A fifth Radiologist is being recruited currently. The team of Consultants provide services in dedicated Breast Clinics at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (The Jasmine Centre) and Bassetlaw Hospital (The Diana Princess of Wales Breast Screening Unit). The team is supported by Nurse Practitioners, Breast Care nurses and Specialty doctors. Both units have imaging facilities including digital mammography, ultrasound and vacuum assisted biopsy. We are purchasing new imaging equipment which will support tomosynthesis. Bassetlaw Hospital benefits from a highly rated day surgical unit and Breast Surgery patients at Doncaster are able to use a dedicated day surgery unit within the Women's Hospital. This allows the majority of patients to be managed as day cases. There is a day surgery unit at Montagu Hospital, Mexborough, for management of minor surgery such as benign lumps, skin lesions, hernias etc.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the Breast Units at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital and the day surgery unit at Montagu Hospital, Mexborough. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of a highly regarded breast service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and surrounding areas. The Breast Service includes Breast Screening, diagnosis and management of Benign and Malignant Breast Disease and management of familial breast cancer.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is to provide Oncoplastic Breast services within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The appointee would be expected to take on the lead role for the Breast MDT. The majority of the job plan will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but you will be required to perform out-patient clinics and theatre lists at Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital. Travel time of 30 minutes is included in the job plan for sessions at Bassetlaw and Montagu hospitals. 3 doctors in training (1 FY1, 1 GPVTS and 1 SpR) and 3 speciality doctors (1 Associate Specialist and 2 Staff Grade doctors), participate in General Surgical on call rotas which are compliant with the European Working Time Directive. There is no on-call requirement for Consultant Breast Surgeons and there is no plan to change this in the near future. The general surgical teams provide cover for Breast emergency admissions at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and in-patients at both sites. They hand over in-patients the next working day or refer to a Breast clinic if the patient is ready for discharge. There is a hot week rota for the Specialty Doctors 1 week in 6 which is incorporated into their elective rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is to provide Oncoplastic Breast services within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The appointee would be expected to take on the lead role for the Breast MDT. The majority of the job plan will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but you will be required to perform out-patient clinics and theatre lists at Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital. Travel time of 30 minutes is included in the job plan for sessions at Bassetlaw and Montagu hospitals. 3 doctors in training (1 FY1, 1 GPVTS and 1 SpR) and 3 speciality doctors (1 Associate Specialist and 2 Staff Grade doctors), participate in General Surgical on call rotas which are compliant with the European Working Time Directive. There is no on-call requirement for Consultant Breast Surgeons and there is no plan to change this in the near future. The general surgical teams provide cover for Breast emergency admissions at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and in-patients at both sites. They hand over in-patients the next working day or refer to a Breast clinic if the patient is ready for discharge. There is a hot week rota for the Specialty Doctors 1 week in 6 which is incorporated into their elective rotas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(General Surgery) or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for General Surgery or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
- The European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) in Breast Surgery
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Understanding current issues within Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(General Surgery) or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for General Surgery or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
- The European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) in Breast Surgery
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Understanding current issues within Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/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).
