Job summary
To
develop and provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Surgical Service to the
patients of County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post advertised is for a new substantive oncoplastic
breast post. The post will not attract general surgery on call duties. Breast oncoplastic (ISCP, CCT) training is
essential, fellowship experience is optional.
Taking this into account it is proposed that a successful
candidate will spend most of their programmed activities working Trust wide, at
either Darlington Memorial Hospital or University Hospital of North Durham. It
is expected that the role would involve programmed activities at other
hospitals within the Trust such as Bishop Auckland Hospital (pending Elective
hub approval and joint working with plastic surgery for appropriate cases such
as free flap reconstruction).
Four surgeons are supported in providing a
breast service to a population of approximately 650,000 by the expected MDT
members including three plastic surgeons.
The trust is currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work Trust wide and will provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Service to the patients of County Durham and
Darlington Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to offer advice on patients to
consultants in other disciplines when requested.
The post holder will be required to cover for Consultant
colleagues in the breast service during normal periods of leave.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical
staff.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out
teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contribution
to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and where
appropriate nationally. All Consultant
medical staff have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior
medical staff who work with them and it is expected that time will be devoted
to this activity on a regular basis by Consultants. If appropriate, you will be named in the
contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for
overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors
on their careers.
The post holder will be required to participate in medical
audit and to act on the recommendations arising from such audits.
Opportunities for involvement in appropriate research
programmes approved by the Trusts ethics Committee in accordance with the
policies laid down from time to time by the Department of Health and NHS
England.
Collectively responsibility falling on all Consultants to
consult with their colleagues and hence to co-ordinate their individual
activities in order that the particular service with which they are involved
operates effectively.
Accepting such management responsibilities as are mutually
agreed between the Consultants and Chief Executive.
The post holder will be responsible to the Chief
Executive in respect of the reasonable and effective use of Hospital resources
and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work Trust wide and will provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Service to the patients of County Durham and
Darlington Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to offer advice on patients to
consultants in other disciplines when requested.
The post holder will be required to cover for Consultant
colleagues in the breast service during normal periods of leave.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical
staff.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out
teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contribution
to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and where
appropriate nationally. All Consultant
medical staff have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior
medical staff who work with them and it is expected that time will be devoted
to this activity on a regular basis by Consultants. If appropriate, you will be named in the
contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for
overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors
on their careers.
The post holder will be required to participate in medical
audit and to act on the recommendations arising from such audits.
Opportunities for involvement in appropriate research
programmes approved by the Trusts ethics Committee in accordance with the
policies laid down from time to time by the Department of Health and NHS
England.
Collectively responsibility falling on all Consultants to
consult with their colleagues and hence to co-ordinate their individual
activities in order that the particular service with which they are involved
operates effectively.
Accepting such management responsibilities as are mutually
agreed between the Consultants and Chief Executive.
The post holder will be responsible to the Chief
Executive in respect of the reasonable and effective use of Hospital resources
and staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist oncoplastic breast training (ISCP/CCT) and training in oncoplastic breast units
- Independent in non-wire localization for impalpable breast lesions (Savi, Localizer, MagSeed, Pintuition, Iodine seed)
- Independent in localized targeted axillary node dissection
- Independent level 1 and 2 oncoplastic techniques including multiple tissue displacement approaches to the breast
- Independent for chest wall perforator flaps (LICAP, LTAP, MICAP) for partial breast reconstruction
- -Independent in nipple sparing mastectomy technique with implant/expander reconstruction, ADM/mesh
- Independent in lipomodelling and applications in oncoplastic breast surgery including defect correction, volume replacement and application to implant based reconstruction
- Exposure to latissimus dorsi flap based breast reconstruction
- Experience in one stop breast care provision
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical degree & Specialist registration general surgery UK or within 6 months of CCT
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical skills including current breast pathways and related therapies
- Previous active involvement in audit
- Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses. Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
- Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness work
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialities, good interpersonal skills, able to cope with stress, good discipline and motivation
- Willingness to develop an oncoplastic breast service, breast diagnostic breast pathways including diversification of diagnostic workforce, breast follow up pathways, establish weekly oncoplastic MDT, joint operating sessions with plastics to develop and immediate free flap service and leading modernization of the breast service
Desirable
- Information technology skills, formal management training
- Teaching skills
- Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Trustwide
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist oncoplastic breast training (ISCP/CCT) and training in oncoplastic breast units
- Independent in non-wire localization for impalpable breast lesions (Savi, Localizer, MagSeed, Pintuition, Iodine seed)
- Independent in localized targeted axillary node dissection
- Independent level 1 and 2 oncoplastic techniques including multiple tissue displacement approaches to the breast
- Independent for chest wall perforator flaps (LICAP, LTAP, MICAP) for partial breast reconstruction
- -Independent in nipple sparing mastectomy technique with implant/expander reconstruction, ADM/mesh
- Independent in lipomodelling and applications in oncoplastic breast surgery including defect correction, volume replacement and application to implant based reconstruction
- Exposure to latissimus dorsi flap based breast reconstruction
- Experience in one stop breast care provision
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical degree & Specialist registration general surgery UK or within 6 months of CCT
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical skills including current breast pathways and related therapies
- Previous active involvement in audit
- Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses. Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
- Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness work
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialities, good interpersonal skills, able to cope with stress, good discipline and motivation
- Willingness to develop an oncoplastic breast service, breast diagnostic breast pathways including diversification of diagnostic workforce, breast follow up pathways, establish weekly oncoplastic MDT, joint operating sessions with plastics to develop and immediate free flap service and leading modernization of the breast service
Desirable
- Information technology skills, formal management training
- Teaching skills
- Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Trustwide
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
