Job summary
The Breast Surgery Team at UHMBT are looking to recruit a Breast Speciality Dr to support and cover 12 month maternity leave with the potential of the position becoming permanent at the end of the advertised fixed term contract.
Based at the Breast Screening unit RLI, on a 10 PA job plan you will be required to provide cover for service provision at both Westmorland General Hospital and also Furness General Hospital with No on-call commitments. This includes cover for New patient one stop assessment clinics, follow up clinics alongside the consultant team and assisting in theatres.
The team consists of four oncoplastic Breast Consultants, one breast Specialist Dr and Three trainee level DRs. With one advanced clinical practitioner and 8 breast care nurses supporting the delivery of both Screening and Symptomatic Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatment for our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to.
- Deliver independent new patient triple assessment clinics
- Work alongside consultants delivering follow up pathways following all locally agreed policies and pathways
- Assist in elective theatres
- Take part in and deliver agreed Breast Audits.
- Support with training of resident DRs
- Attend and present patient caseload at weekly MDT meetings
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibility please see attached Job pack or contact any of the below members for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibility please see attached Job pack or contact any of the below members for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise at time of appointment
- Medical Degree from a recognised university
- MRCS or recognised qualification
Education and Training
Essential
- Assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and personal objectives
Patient Safety and QI
Essential
- Takes prompt action where there is am issues with safety of quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where required
- Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across originations and settings
Equality, diversity, inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services.
- Values and behaviours reflect the trust values
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to mee the needs of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise at time of appointment
- Medical Degree from a recognised university
- MRCS or recognised qualification
Education and Training
Essential
- Assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and personal objectives
Patient Safety and QI
Essential
- Takes prompt action where there is am issues with safety of quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where required
- Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across originations and settings
Equality, diversity, inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services.
- Values and behaviours reflect the trust values
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to mee the needs of the post
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).
