Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of Commitment to consultant surgeon responsibilities
- Experience
Evidence of Competence in the management of Breast disease
- Experience
Evidence of independent operating in the indicator procedures in breast surgery
- Experience
Evidence of commitment to clinical audit and research
- Basic qualification / Registration
Full GMC registration
- Basic qualification / Registration
An appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Basic qualification / Registration
Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Undertaken a fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast surgery
- Basic qualification / Registration
Post-graduate higher degree (MD / PhD / MBA)
Job overview
Croydon University Hospital Breast Unit receives around 4500 referrals per year and on average diagnoses 250 cancers. The Breast Unit provides a comprehensive range of breast cancer treatments including a full range of oncoplastic techniques and an immediate and delayed breast reconstructive service. This is enhanced due to a strong partnership with the plastic surgery department at St George’s Hospital, London.
The Breast Unit at Croydon has a comprehensive multidisciplinary team running both a weekly cancer and Benign MDMs. Oncology services are linked with The Royal Marsden, Sutton with an acute oncology service on site at Croydon. Croydon currently runs 15 clinics per week with a one stop service provided by the designated Bradbeer Breast Imaging Unit.
This post will support and develop new services within the breast unit and engage in providing a service to meet the demands of the local population.
The successful applicant should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and participation in clinical trial recruitment. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
For further information please contact Mr Wail Al-Sarakbi, Clinical Lead for breast services on 020 83013405 or w.alsarakbi@ nhs.net.
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Applicant requirements
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 Oncoplastic Breast surgeon with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro-rota per annum + London weighting. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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