Job summary
The purpose of the post is to enhance and develop the breast service within the Trust. This post is offering 10 programmed activities with a 9 DCC:1 SPA spilt. A further 0.5 SPA is available for negotiation depending on additional programmed activities, (this would then make it a 8.5 DCC : 1.5 SPA). DCC is delivered on the MKUH site predominantly and SPA can be done remotely. Further information can be found in the Job Plan section below.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the department provides the local population with a high quality and accessible breast service which achieves national cancer wait targets. The Breast service offers a symptomatic and screening service. The post will require experience in diagnostics, treatment, including surgery for, patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease. We are willing to support a new consultant with their transition to consultant working. We are proud to offer dual consultant operating opportunities allowing for simultaneous bilateral operating, improving efficiency, and senior support for complex cases to promote for consultant development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague with experience in breast oncoplastic surgery to join us and help continue to expand our oncoplastic service. The breast unit is a stand-alone NHSBSP screening unit covering Milton Keynes. We have a partnership with the neighbouring Trust for oncoplastic MDT's and Plastic surgical procedures and we are looking at developing this joint working and with Oxford.
For a more in-depth job description please refer to the job description attached to this advert.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be confirmed but to include:
- All day operating lists
- New 2WW clinic
- Results clinic
- Oncoplastic clinic (if appropriate)
- MDT including Oncoplastic MDT
This job has no general surgical on-call commitments.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 9:1 DCC/SPA with additional SPA available for negotiation. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be confirmed but to include:
- All day operating lists
- New 2WW clinic
- Results clinic
- Oncoplastic clinic (if appropriate)
- MDT including Oncoplastic MDT
This job has no general surgical on-call commitments.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 9:1 DCC/SPA with additional SPA available for negotiation. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, and FRCS or equivalent
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
Experience/Training
Essential
- Minimum of 7 years post graduate experience, including Specialist registrar training in approved posts or equivalent
- Training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Desirable
- Undertaken TIG fellowship or similar
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice, including breast surgical oncology
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty to include sentinel node surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both juniors and other staff
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General Surgical directorate
- To balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- To accept management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, and FRCS or equivalent
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
Experience/Training
Essential
- Minimum of 7 years post graduate experience, including Specialist registrar training in approved posts or equivalent
- Training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Desirable
- Undertaken TIG fellowship or similar
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice, including breast surgical oncology
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty to include sentinel node surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both juniors and other staff
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General Surgical directorate
- To balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- To accept management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director
Desirable
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).
