Job summary
Applications are invited for this six month Fixed Term post to support the Breast Team at Wirral.
We serve a population of 354 000 on the Wirral peninsula and also see referrals from Wales, South Cheshire and Liverpool. We diagnose on average 400 new cases of breast cancer annually providing a comprehensive fast-track diagnostic to theatre service. Our unit also receives referrals from the Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Service.
Oncoplastic breast conserving techniques are used routinely and we offer immediate and delayed reconstruction with ADM meshes and implants. Pedicle flap techniques are also offered in house and we work closely with regional Plastic Surgical Units for those patients requiring free flaps.
The post will consist of 10 programmed activities and will include New and Follow up clinics, operating sessions (joint and independent), MDT, SPA and Admin.
There is no General Surgery On Call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon position available at WUTH.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon position available at WUTH.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon position available at WUTH.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent (FRCS)
Desirable
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Postgraduate thesis MD/MSc/MMEd
- Completed fellowship programme in breast surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in oncoplastic breast surgery equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interes.
- Excellent clinical skills and substantial experience of benign and malignant breast conditions
- Experience in oncoplastic techniques such as therapeutic mammoplasty and reconstruction
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of breast clinical problems
- Good understanding of the management of breast disease
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
Other Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills - to have excellent language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people
- Ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent (FRCS)
Desirable
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Postgraduate thesis MD/MSc/MMEd
- Completed fellowship programme in breast surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in oncoplastic breast surgery equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interes.
- Excellent clinical skills and substantial experience of benign and malignant breast conditions
- Experience in oncoplastic techniques such as therapeutic mammoplasty and reconstruction
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of breast clinical problems
- Good understanding of the management of breast disease
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
Other Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills - to have excellent language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people
- Ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
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
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).
