Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon (Cross Board)

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon post based within NHS Lanarkshire with regular weekly sessions in NHS Dumfries and Galloway. This is a replacement post. The post is a pan Lanarkshire appointment, predominately based at University Hospitals Hairmyres and Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, with the possibility of some sessions at University Hospital Wishaw or University Hospital Monklands.

The post is offered on a full time 10PA basis with no on call commitment but applications will be welcomed from those wishing to work less than full time.

This is an opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic clinical team that will support further service opportunities aligned to improvement work within a service that is growing and developing.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.

NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.

Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr K Gray, Associate Medical Director karen.gray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Ms J McIlhenny, Consultant Breast Surgeon Jennifer.McIlhenny@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Ms E Morrow, Consultant Breast Surgeon, elizabeth.morrow@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For any application queries, please contact Nicole Lennon on medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interview Date: 30th June 2026

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