Job summary
The Breast Surgery Unit at Kingston Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual in the capacity of Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Breast Service that prides itself in delivering consistently good patient outcomes and experience. The post is a fulltime post and will attract 10 PAs.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work closely with the breast multidisciplinary team to provide diagnosis and treatment for the Trust's breast patients. The post holder will work as Audit lead and support the Clinical Lead and the service Trio in this capacity and contribute as necessary to other supporting professional activities.
About us
The Breast Unit is based on the Kingston Hospital site, with excellent imaging equipment, a close knit multi-skilled team of three Consultant Breast Surgeons, three Consultant Oncologists, four consultant Breast Pathologists, four consultant Breast Radiologists, one Radiography Consultant Practitioner, two Advanced Practitioner Sonographer, one Nurse Consultant, three Advanced Nurse Practitioners, four Breast Care Nurses and a Surgical Care Practitioner working with a highly motivated administration team to give a first class service using evidence based protocols and ensuring implementation of policies and guidelines originating from Royal Marsden Partners. We have also recently appointed a Breast Specialist to add to the multidisciplinary workforce. Oncology services are provided in partnership with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, with chemotherapy delivered on the Kingston site. Free flap reconstruction is provided jointly with the Plastic Surgery team at the Royal Marsden. The service has always looked at innovative options to manage workforce challenges and has a track record of developing and upskilling the multidisciplinary workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Miss Meena Shankar Clinical Lead for Breast Surgery by contacting Sarah Quinnen Deputy General Manager viasarah.quinnen@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Miss Meena Shankar Clinical Lead for Breast Surgery by contacting Sarah Quinnen Deputy General Manager viasarah.quinnen@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
- Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable
- Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Research undertaken in relevant field
Management Skills
Essential
- Attended management training course
- Experience of leading an MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change management
- Knowledge of finance / budgets.
Training, Audit & Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
- Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable
- Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Research undertaken in relevant field
Management Skills
Essential
- Attended management training course
- Experience of leading an MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change management
- Knowledge of finance / budgets.
Training, Audit & Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
