International Fellow in Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Job overview

Applications are invited for the posts of International Fellow in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast equivalent to Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+). There are two posts available: Post 1 is available to commence 01 October 2025 until 30 September 2026 Post 2 is available to commence 02 April 2026 until 31 March 2027

This International Fellowship has been established in memory of “Mr Guidubaldo Querci Della Rovere FRCS, Comm OMRI” who was a Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Marsden Hospital where he pioneered Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast. He dedicated the final years of his career to providing support and training for young doctors who wish to specialise in this field.

The International Fellowship will continue this legacy and provide a 14 months residency in four of the world’s leading Units involved in the comprehensive diagnosis and management of breast cancer.

Main duties of the job

These posts are intended for Breast Surgery Trainees seeking further dedicated training in specialist breast reconstruction and more advanced oncoplastic procedures. The incumbent is also expected to contribute significantly to current departmental research, audit, and teaching, as well as to lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.

In order to be considered for the post applicants must meet the following essential criteria: MRCS or equivalent, minimum of two years’ experience of General Surgery at Speciality Registrar level (ST3+) or equivalent, minimum of two years dedicated experience in Breast Surgery. Experience of research and audit is desirable.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition in, but accreditation by the European Breast Surgical Oncology Certification Group (BRESO) is currently being sought.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The hospitals involved in this unique opportunity are Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cambridge - UK), the Royal Marsden Hospital (London, Surrey - UK), Fondazione IRCCS Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese (HICC) (Sicily - Italy) and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, (New York - USA).

Rotation A Details:

Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK: 01 October 2025 – 01 April 2026

Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK: 02 April 2026 – 30 September 2026

Placement Dates - HICC, Siciliy, Italy (1 month): Approximately October 2026

Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month): Approximately November 2026

Rotation B Details:

Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK: 02 April 2026 – 30 September 2026

Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK: 01 October 2026 – 31 March 2027

Placement Dates - HICC, Siciliy, Italy (1 month): Approximately April 2027

Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month): Approximately May 2027

Contract type:  Fixed-Term for the NHS placements; 6 months in each Institution.   Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.