# International Fellow in Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Cambridge
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** General Surgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £76,582,000 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (Per annum, pro rata)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-22T13:42:46.203Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Oncology/Oncology-v8096045
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8096045?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Applications are invited for the post 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 2026 until 30 September 2027 Post 2 is available to commence 02 April 2027 until 31 March 2028

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 2 years’ experience of General Surgery at Speciality Registrar level (ST3) or equivalent, minimum of 2 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: 1 October- 2026 - 31 March 2027

Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK: 1 April 2027 - 30 September 2027

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

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

Rotation B Details:

Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK: 1 April 2027 - 30 September 2027

Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK: 1 October 2027 - 31 March 2027

Placement Dates - HICC, Siciliy, Italy (1 month): Approximately April 2028

Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month): Approximately May 2028

## Job Details

Applications are invited for the post 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 2026 until 30 September 2027 Post 2 is available to commence 02 April 2027 until 31 March 2028

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.

## Job Description

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 2 years’ experience of General Surgery at Speciality Registrar level (ST3) or equivalent, minimum of 2 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.

## 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: 1 October- 2026 - 31 March 2027

Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK: 1 April 2027 - 30 September 2027

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

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

Rotation B Details:

Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK: 1 April 2027 - 30 September 2027

Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK: 1 October 2027 - 31 March 2027

Placement Dates - HICC, Siciliy, Italy (1 month): Approximately April 2028

Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month): Approximately May 2028

## Person Specification

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