Specialty Doctor - Breast

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our MSEFT Breast Services.

We are supported within dedicated breast units in each of the three acute hospitals, Basildon, Broomfield and Southend. In 2022 1370 people were diagnosed with breast cancer, making this one of the largest breast units within the UK.

Oncoplastic breast surgery is performed on all sites within a dedicated day surgery unit where the stability of regular anaesthetic, theatre and ward staff support allows for a very high day case rate for all procedures.

Alongside the Breast Unit is the internationally famous St Andrew's Department of Plastic Surgery on the Broomfield site. There is a healthy working relationship between the breast and plastic surgeons. The breast surgeons perform their own implant and pedicled flap based reconstructions and the plastic surgeons perform up to 300 free flap reconstructions per annum for the local and regional breast units. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the plastic surgeons.

So, if you are looking for your next step in your medical career, we want to hear from you today.

N.B. we are unable to count Clinical Fellow/Specialty Registrar experience when calculating your salary as per the 2021 Terms and Conditions.

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with breast cancer and the clinical evaluation of patients with breast symptoms.

To share with colleagues, responsibility for the day-to-day management of the department Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary personnel

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-SO-5710-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

southend on sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

To provide outpatient clinic diagnostic and follow-up service for comprehensive breast care
To perform independent elective operating and joint operating, where appropriate
To provided day case and inpatient care, including advising on inpatient breast problems
To participate in relevant MDT meetings

This includes programmed activities for clinical work (outpatient, inpatient, theatre and interventional endoscopy) audit, education, clinical governance and personal SPA time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

To provide outpatient clinic diagnostic and follow-up service for comprehensive breast care
To perform independent elective operating and joint operating, where appropriate
To provided day case and inpatient care, including advising on inpatient breast problems
To participate in relevant MDT meetings

This includes programmed activities for clinical work (outpatient, inpatient, theatre and interventional endoscopy) audit, education, clinical governance and personal SPA time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant Obncoplastic experience

Desirable

NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant Obncoplastic experience

Desirable

NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).