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Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and knowledgeable Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon (10 PA) to contribute to the elective recovery and continued restoration of the Breast Care service within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, delivered at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital.
The duration of this post will be 12 months, with a substantive post being advertised at a later date.
The department is well supported by oncologists from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology centre and by a group of experienced and dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists and Specialist Nurse Practitioners. We are a close-knit team, across all levels and value collaborative working. We also welcome new ideas as we are constantly striving to improve our service to all our patients.
The Bristol Breast Care Centre hosts the Avon Breast Screening Programme which is one of the largest screening programmes in the country.
There are close links with the University of Bristol and we are active in recruitment to breast cancer trials, supported by our own research team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.
- The work of the Breast Care Unit is now delivered across 2 sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both/either site according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.
- As part of the division’s target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities.
- The post holder with contribute to the on call rota, this is in hours only.
- The post-holder will work a flexible Job Plan of 10 PA per week to help the department achieve its targets in both cancer and non-cancer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in breast disease management with a validated surgical logbook of index breast procedures
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience in independent oncoplastic breast surgery
- Trained to perform NHSBSP operative cases
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of breast problems, both elective and emergency
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
- Specialist oncoplastic breast fellowship
- Experience in breast ultrasound
- Experience in mammographic interpretation
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Qualification and Registrations
Essential
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
- FRCS (Gen) or equivalent
- Training/experience in oncoplastic breast surgery
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Oncoplastic breast fellowship
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Locum: 12 months. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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