Job overview
Applications are invited for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join the dynamic and forward-thinking Breast Surgery team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and enhancing the Trust’s breast and oncoplastic surgery service, supporting both symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening Programme pathways. The role offers excellent opportunities for consultant development, including dual consultant operating for complex and bilateral procedures, participation in regional oncoplastic MDTs, and involvement in research, teaching and quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Our Breast Unit is a stand-alone NHSBSP screening unit serving the growing population of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. The service currently includes:
- 4 Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons
- Dedicated Breast Care Nurses and Diagnostic ACP/ANP team
- Consultant Breast Radiologists
- Strong oncology and pathology support
- Dedicated research nurses with excellent NIHR recruitment performance
The department has a strong culture of collaboration, innovation and education, with close links to the University of Buckingham Medical School and opportunities to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the continued development of the Trust’s breast and oncoplastic surgery service, delivering high-quality care for patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease. Duties include outpatient clinics, one-stop assessment clinics, operating lists, MDT participation and contribution to the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The appointee will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate learners, participate in audit and research activity, and support service improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and supportive Breast Unit within a modern University Teaching Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague with experience in oncoplastic breast surgery to help continue the development and expansion of our breast and reconstructive service.
The successful candidate will join a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening Programme services to the population of Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The Breast Unit currently manages approximately 400 new breast cancers annually and has an excellent reputation for patient care, innovation and research participation.
The post offers 10 Programmed Activities with a 7.5 DCC : 2.5 SPA split for substantive appointments, alongside opportunities for additional SPA activity in areas such as education, research, leadership and quality improvement. There are no general surgical on-call commitments attached to this role.
The indicative job plan includes:
- All-day operating lists
- Two-week wait clinics
- Results clinics
- Oncoplastic clinics
- Weekly MDT meetings
- Regional oncoplastic MDT participation
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring delivery of a high-quality and accessible breast service, contributing to the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of patients with both malignant and benign breast disease. The role includes responsibility for supporting achievement of national cancer targets, participating in multidisciplinary decision-making and contributing to ongoing service development.
We are proud to offer dual consultant operating opportunities for complex and bilateral procedures, promoting consultant development, senior support and improved patient outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across surgery, radiology, oncology, pathology and nursing within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
The Breast Unit includes:
- 4 Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons
- Consultant Breast Radiologists
- Dedicated Breast Care Nurses
- Diagnostic ACPs and ANPs
- Speciality trainees and junior medical staff
Clinics are delivered within a dedicated Breast Care Unit incorporating outpatient clinics, breast imaging and specialist nursing services. Facilities include digital mammography with tomosynthesis, ultrasound imaging and one-stop assessment clinics. Most breast surgery is undertaken as day-case or short-stay surgery. Simple and intermediate reconstructive procedures are performed locally, with complex free flap reconstruction undertaken in partnership with regional plastic surgery centres.
The successful candidate will also contribute to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- Clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
- Research and innovation activity
- Training and supervision of junior doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team
As a University Teaching Hospital working in partnership with the University of Buckingham Medical School, the Trust offers excellent opportunities for teaching, leadership development and research involvement.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, FRCS (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. Experience and training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery is essential.
Person specification
Health
Essential
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative status
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice, including breast surgical oncology
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Desirable
- USS skills for surgery
Personality
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire enthusiasm in others
- Innovative
- Team player
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Experience in quality / service improvement
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
- IT and computer skills
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
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
- Research experience
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, and FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
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This advert is for Consultant in Breast Surgery with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes, East of England, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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