Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
MSS Clinical Management Group
6 month fixed term Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery - March 2023
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor 6 month fixed term in Breast Surgery to cover long term sickness.
The post is for a Specialty Doctor within Breast Surgery on a fixed term 6 month contract in the Musculoskeletal and Specialist Surgery CMG (MSS) with the majority of the Breast Surgery services being based at the Glenfield Hospital within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
This post is to cover long term sickness and to join the recent service expansion and reconfiguration in Breast Surgery. The post holder will be working alongside the current members of the Breast Surgery team offering Specialist Breast Surgery within UHL, including Breast Reconstruction, based at the Glenfield Hospital.
This post involves flexible working including evenings and weekends where needed, with appropriate notice given. This will be discussed at interview with further details.
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post. This post is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, with some cross site working included.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake management of patients requiring a wide range of Breast Surgery and multidisciplinary care and to work in liaison with Consultants within the department.
Main duties of the job
- To provide operative Breast Surgery services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To provide Breast Surgery services by way of outpatient clinics and outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant surgeons to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- To work with the Clinical Management Group (CMG) team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the department and the CMG.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported in a timely manner.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
About us
Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)
It is expected that most Specialty Doctors within the Trust will have up to 2.5 PA's for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
1.5 PA's are allocated as a minimum to all for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The new appointee will work alongside the Consultant Breast Surgeons and other members of the team to ensure a comprehensive and co-ordinated Breast Surgery service.
MEDICAL STAFF Simon Pilgrim
Consultant Breast Surgeon & Head of Service
Jarek Krupa
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Kalliope Valassiadou
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Kelly Lambert
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Walid Sasi
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Monika Kaushik
Consultant Breast Surgeon& Deputy Clinical Director
Miss Frances Kenny
Associate Specialist Breast Surgeon
Mr Pavneet Kohli
Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon
Mr Tim Rattay
Associate Professor in Breast Surgery
In addition there are currently:
1 Specialty Doctor
1 Oncoplastic Fellow
6 Specialist Registrars ST3+
4 CT Level Junior Doctors
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The new appointee will work alongside the Consultant Breast Surgeons and other members of the team to ensure a comprehensive and co-ordinated Breast Surgery service.
MEDICAL STAFF Simon Pilgrim
Consultant Breast Surgeon & Head of Service
Jarek Krupa
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Kalliope Valassiadou
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Kelly Lambert
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Walid Sasi
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Monika Kaushik
Consultant Breast Surgeon& Deputy Clinical Director
Miss Frances Kenny
Associate Specialist Breast Surgeon
Mr Pavneet Kohli
Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon
Mr Tim Rattay
Associate Professor in Breast Surgery
In addition there are currently:
1 Specialty Doctor
1 Oncoplastic Fellow
6 Specialist Registrars ST3+
4 CT Level Junior Doctors
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate medical degree. FRCS (Gen) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Related MSc, MD or other higher degree
- -CCT/CESR in General Surgery (or within 6 months of completion)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable clinical experience in Breast and Reconstructive surgery
- Experience of NHS working
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Breast surgery.
- Experience in management and service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Reliable and hard working.
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues.
- Team player and leadership skills.
- Good communication skills.
Skills
Essential
- Involvement in multidisciplinary research
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and experience of audit
- Teaching and mentoring experience.
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications in General and Breast Surgery.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate medical degree. FRCS (Gen) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Related MSc, MD or other higher degree
- -CCT/CESR in General Surgery (or within 6 months of completion)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable clinical experience in Breast and Reconstructive surgery
- Experience of NHS working
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Breast surgery.
- Experience in management and service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Reliable and hard working.
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues.
- Team player and leadership skills.
- Good communication skills.
Skills
Essential
- Involvement in multidisciplinary research
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and experience of audit
- Teaching and mentoring experience.
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications in General and Breast Surgery.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
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).
