Job summary
Applications are invited for the post for a Full time Consultant Oncoplastic Breast surgeon. If you are skilled, compassionate Breast surgeon specialising in Oncoplastic procedures we invite you join our dynamic team here in the Peggy Wood Breast care centre at Maidstone and Tunbridge wells NHS Trust.
This appointment provides clinical services principally at Maidstone Hospital and the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury with a commitment to operate at Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead approximately 4 times a year. The appointee will not be expected to take part in the acute General Surgical on call rota but will take part in the Breast on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, a team of skilled radiographers, specialised nurses and mammographers, as part of the breast team at MTW. The appointee will work closely with breast consultants, advanced nurse practitioners and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high quality outpatient services. There is a weekly MDT for screen-detected and symptomatic breast cancers, post-op results, metastatic patients and patients with a known breast cancer diagnosis undergoing additional imaging. Clinical commitments will include provision of new patient assessment clinics, one stops, results clinics (symptomatic, screening, post op), follow up clinics, MDT and theatre.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, a team of skilled radiographers, specialised nurses and mammographers, as part of the breast team at MTW. The appointee will work closely with breast consultants, advanced nurse practitioners and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high quality outpatient services. There is a weekly MDT for screen-detected and symptomatic breast cancers, post-op results, metastatic patients and patients with a known breast cancer diagnosis undergoing additional imaging. Clinical commitments will include provision of new patient assessment clinics, one stops, results clinics (symptomatic, screening, post op), follow up clinics, MDT and theatre.
You will be part of the Surgical Specialties Directorate which comprises of Breast, Urology, Gynae oncology and Vascular services.
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, a team of skilled radiographers, specialised nurses and mammographers, as part of the breast team at MTW. The appointee will work closely with breast consultants, advanced nurse practitioners and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high quality outpatient services. There is a weekly MDT for screen-detected and symptomatic breast cancers, post-op results, metastatic patients and patients with a known breast cancer diagnosis undergoing additional imaging. Clinical commitments will include provision of new patient assessment clinics, one stops, results clinics (symptomatic, screening, post op), follow up clinics, MDT and theatre.
You will be part of the Surgical Specialties Directorate which comprises of Breast, Urology, Gynae oncology and Vascular services.
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- oDistinctions, scholarships, prizes oOther degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MS, PhD, MD oOncoplastic Breast Fellowship
Research
Essential
- oAn understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- oEvidence of personal research projects and their presentation
management
Essential
- oEvidence of organisational ability oAbility to lead a team
Desirable
- oAttended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- oDistinctions, scholarships, prizes oOther degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MS, PhD, MD oOncoplastic Breast Fellowship
Research
Essential
- oAn understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- oEvidence of personal research projects and their presentation
management
Essential
- oEvidence of organisational ability oAbility to lead a team
Desirable
- oAttended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties.
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).
