Job summary
Applications are invited for a 6 months fixed term post for a Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week
The Liverpool Breast Service is delivered across three sites; Royal Liverpool Hospital, Aintree University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital. This post will be predominantly based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site, although some cross site working is a requirement of the role.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the existing team of eleven consultant breast surgeons and will provide support to the screening and symptomatic Breast services.
The post will involve the full service provision associated with a full time consultant including symptomatic and screening outpatient clinics, operating , MDTs, audit, supervision and training of undergraduates and resident doctors.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan may also include evening DCC activity, in line with all recent appointments and the requirements for an extended 7 day service for the new hospital. The agreed job plan will reflect seven day working and may involve some weekend working. The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. There is a 1 in 10 on call commitment for Breast Surgery patients only.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full time is eligible to be considered for this post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content should be discussed on a personal basis with the employing authority in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member and offer high standard of clinical opinion are an essential requirement
Participation in the Trust Consultant appraisal system and Royal College Surgeons CPD/CME programme are expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan may also include evening DCC activity, in line with all recent appointments and the requirements for an extended 7 day service for the new hospital. The agreed job plan will reflect seven day working and may involve some weekend working. The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. There is a 1 in 10 on call commitment for Breast Surgery patients only.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full time is eligible to be considered for this post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content should be discussed on a personal basis with the employing authority in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member and offer high standard of clinical opinion are an essential requirement
Participation in the Trust Consultant appraisal system and Royal College Surgeons CPD/CME programme are expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS / FRCS (or equivalent)
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise
Desirable
- Eligible for Specialist Register
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Subspecialty training in Breast Reconstructive & Oncoplastic Surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Teaching & training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS / FRCS (or equivalent)
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise
Desirable
- Eligible for Specialist Register
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Subspecialty training in Breast Reconstructive & Oncoplastic Surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Teaching & training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Management experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
Research experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
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).
