Job summary
The breast service team see over 8000 new patients, and treat over 450 new cancers a year. We work closely with the North London Breast Screening Unit and the Imperial Plastic Surgery Department to deliver all aspects of breast care for the population of North West London.
We currently run our breast service from the North West London Breast Centre on the Northwick Park Hospital site, with further clinics at Ealing Hospital. All our surgery is performed at Northwick Park Hospital.
The team offer all kinds of oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery except for free flaps, which take place at Charing Cross Hospital in partnership with the Plastics team there.
The unit is a national leader in offering daycase surgery, and for their MRI and Vacuum-assisted biopsy work.
The team are made up of a wide range of enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible and committed healthcare professionals who share the same philosophy of care. Similar character traits are sought in a new colleague.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in both outpatient and operating theatre settings, supporting the department to deliver the highest quality of care.
Please note that the appointment is to the Trust, and not to specific hospitals, so cross-site working will be inevitable.
All doctors, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management. Prior or ongoing experience with this is desirable.
The job plan will be agreed with the successful applicant, to meet the needs of the department, but will consist of regular one stop and follow up clinics, as well as theatre lists. Mastalgia clinics may also become part of the role.
There will be no on call commitment.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
2. Relevant Experience in Speciality
- 4 years of postgraduate training (or have achieved the necessary equivalent competencies), 2 years of which must be in Breast Surgery at ST3 level or above in the UK
3. Clinical Skills
Competent at History Taking, Physical Examination, Evaluation of Evidence, Assessment Investigation, Interpretation Skills and management of common breast surgical conditions
Able to carry out Venepuncture
Surgical skills commensurate to a ST3 level or above
4. Academic Achievements
- Past Research/Audit activity related to breast cancer
5. Personal Skills
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, efficiently and under pressure
- Good communication
- Able to prioritise
- Able to follow guidelines
- Able to make decisions alone
- Caring attitude to work
6. Motivation and Interest in the Job:
- Knowledge of responsibilities of the post and the hospital
- Ethical and Legal issues
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
- Display an ability to work as part of a team
- Confident, well-motivated and enthusiastic
- Be able to work in line with Trust Values
7. Other Requirements
Able to work in a team
Caring attitude
Adapt to local practices
Capacity for Self Audit.
Respectful to others
Free to start within 3 months
Job description
Job responsibilities
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
2. Relevant Experience in Speciality
- 4 years of postgraduate training (or have achieved the necessary equivalent competencies), 2 years of which must be in Breast Surgery at ST3 level or above in the UK
3. Clinical Skills
Competent at History Taking, Physical Examination, Evaluation of Evidence, Assessment Investigation, Interpretation Skills and management of common breast surgical conditions
Able to carry out Venepuncture
Surgical skills commensurate to a ST3 level or above
4. Academic Achievements
- Past Research/Audit activity related to breast cancer
5. Personal Skills
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, efficiently and under pressure
- Good communication
- Able to prioritise
- Able to follow guidelines
- Able to make decisions alone
- Caring attitude to work
6. Motivation and Interest in the Job:
- Knowledge of responsibilities of the post and the hospital
- Ethical and Legal issues
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
- Display an ability to work as part of a team
- Confident, well-motivated and enthusiastic
- Be able to work in line with Trust Values
7. Other Requirements
Able to work in a team
Caring attitude
Adapt to local practices
Capacity for Self Audit.
Respectful to others
Free to start within 3 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
Relevant Experience in Speciality
Essential
- o4 years of postgraduate training (or have achieved the necessary equivalent competencies), 2 years of which must be in Breast Surgery at ST3 level or above in the UK
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent at History Taking, Physical Examination, Evaluation of Evidence, Assessment Investigation, Interpretation Skills and management of common breast surgical conditions
- Surgical skills commensurate to a ST3 level or above
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Past Research/Audit activity related to breast cancer
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, efficiently and under pressure
- Good communication
- Able to make decisions alone
- Caring attitude to work
Motivation and Interest in the Job:
Essential
- Knowledge of responsibilities of the post and the hospital
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
- Display an ability to work as part of a team
- Confident, well-motivated and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
Relevant Experience in Speciality
Essential
- o4 years of postgraduate training (or have achieved the necessary equivalent competencies), 2 years of which must be in Breast Surgery at ST3 level or above in the UK
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent at History Taking, Physical Examination, Evaluation of Evidence, Assessment Investigation, Interpretation Skills and management of common breast surgical conditions
- Surgical skills commensurate to a ST3 level or above
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Past Research/Audit activity related to breast cancer
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, efficiently and under pressure
- Good communication
- Able to make decisions alone
- Caring attitude to work
Motivation and Interest in the Job:
Essential
- Knowledge of responsibilities of the post and the hospital
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
- Display an ability to work as part of a team
- Confident, well-motivated and enthusiastic
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).
