Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full time Locum Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon for 12 months to provide an elective service across South Derbyshire & South-East Staffordshire.
Based across both Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton the Breast Surgery Department provides a full range of out-patient diagnostic services and inpatient elective operating services for benign and malignant breast disease and breast reconstruction, specialist outpatient clinics & day case sessions.
As well as Triple Assessment clinics there are specialist clinics in breast reconstruction, familial breast cancer, advanced breast cancer and primary endocrine therapy. The department has a very strong research portfolio and regular research meetings.
We have a strong ethos of education and continuing professional development for all the multi-disciplinary team and have a regular programme of Educational evenings. We have well established links to the regional clinical genetics service and the regional plastic surgical service in Nottingham for referrals for microvascular free flaps.
There are currently 9 consultants within the unit, supported by a team of specialist doctors , clinical fellows, junior doctors and clinical nurse specialists. The team works closely with the breast radiology and oncology departments.
Main duties of the job
The Breast Service run an annualised job plan and consultants rotate through clinical sessions.
A typical week will include outpatient clinics, theatre lists and MDT.
Consultants are expected to work flexibly and to deliver clinical sessions at both Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details are included in the job description
In addition the job plan will include dedicated time for administration and supporting professional activities
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice at the time of application.
Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at time of interview or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview) is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details are included in the job description
In addition the job plan will include dedicated time for administration and supporting professional activities
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice at the time of application.
Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at time of interview or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview) is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified and possess FRCS
- GMC Registration and a license to practice at time of application
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualification relevant to Breast Surgery
- Completion of an Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at time of interview or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in oncoplastic breast surgery
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists / booking
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination and management
- Experience of audit and management
- Ability to manage and lead junior medical staff
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of research and supervising research
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified and possess FRCS
- GMC Registration and a license to practice at time of application
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualification relevant to Breast Surgery
- Completion of an Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at time of interview or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in oncoplastic breast surgery
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists / booking
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination and management
- Experience of audit and management
- Ability to manage and lead junior medical staff
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of research and supervising research
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
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).
