Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated surgeon, who is committed to excellence in Clinical breast surgery to join our dynamic team. This post will be for a substantive appointment, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital and becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, mdt and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight.
The breast units carry out both screening and symptomatic assessments, treating over 1000 cancers annually and is an ABS/BAPRAS accredited National Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Training Centre. The Surgical oncology department offers both clinics, MDT and theatre for management of skin cancer and sarcoma. The Breast & Surgical Oncology department participate in numerous national and regional research studies and innovation projects, with an emphasis on device technology and digital health.
Participation in the on call rota for General Surgery is not required but there is a rota for breast surgery on call.
Main duties of the job
This post is a substantive post, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, mdt and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Candidates wishing to work less than 10 PAs are welcome to discuss their requirements with the department, and where arrangements can be made ensuring continuity of care, part time working will be possible.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr. Avi Agrawal, Clinical Lead for Breast & Surgical Oncology, via the unit secretary on 02392 286000 ext 4065
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provides Acute and Specialist Services for more than 650,000 people throughout Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We continue to build a reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff. The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and development.
Details
- Date posted: 01 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: REF2362K
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom, Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom, Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Breast and Surgical Oncology Team as a Consultant Surgeon, offering breast surgery and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity.
A full-time substantive consultant breast surgical post of 10 PA (8 DCC+2 SPA) is available, covering:
Largely based at Queen Alexandra Hospital the successful post holder with deliver Breast Clinics, MDT Meetings and Breast, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Queen Alexandra Hospital but also provide out-patient breast clinics or theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
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