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Job requirements
Essential
35 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Meets professional health requirements
- Other
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
- Resarch
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Resarch
Evidence of involvement in research
- Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in breast disease management with a validated surgical logbook of index breast procedures
- Experience
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience
Experience in independent oncoplastic breast surgery
- Experience
Trained to perform NHSBSP operative cases
- Experience
Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of breast problems, both elective and emergency
- Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
- Teaching and Training
Experience of supervising trainees.
- Teaching and Training
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Management & Leadership
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Management & Leadership
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Management & Leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Qualification and Registrations
Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Qualification and Registrations
Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
- Qualification and Registrations
FRCS (Gen) or equivalent
- Qualification and Registrations
Training/experience in oncoplastic breast surgery
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Awareness of personal limitations
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
15 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Resarch
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Resarch
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
- Experience
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
- Experience
Specialist oncoplastic breast fellowship
- Experience
Experience in breast ultrasound
- Experience
Experience in mammographic interpretation
- Teaching and Training
Formal teaching/ education qualification
- Teaching and Training
Educational Supervisor training completed Formal teaching/ education qualification
- Teaching and Training
Educational Supervisor training completed
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Broad range of IT skills
- Qualification and Registrations
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Qualification and Registrations
Oncoplastic breast fellowship
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and knowledgeable Consultant Breast Surgeon (10 PA) to contribute to the elective recovery and continued restoration of the Breast Care service within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, delivered at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital.
The department is well supported by oncologists from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre and by a group of experienced and dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists and Specialist Nurse Practitioners. We are a close-knit team, across all levels and value collaborative working. We also welcome new ideas as we are constantly striving to improve our service to all our patients.
The Bristol Breast Care Centre hosts the Avon Breast Screening Programme which is one of the largest screening programmes in the country.
There are close links with the University of Bristol and we are active in recruitment to breast cancer trials, supported by our own research team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.
- The work of the Breast Care Unit is now delivered across 2 sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both/either site according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.
- As part of the division’s target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities.
- The post holder with contribute to the on call rota, this is in hours only.
- The post-holder will work a flexible Job Plan of 10 PA per week to help the department achieve its targets in both cancer and non-cancer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Breast Surgeon with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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