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Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Living Trust Values
Patients First
- Living Trust Values
Always Improving
- Living Trust Values
Working Together
- Aptitudes and skills
Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Aptitudes and skills
Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Aptitudes and skills
Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Aptitudes and skills
Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Aptitudes and skills
Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
An appropriate higher general surgery qualification (eg. FRCS)
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Participation in appraisal and revalidation
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Experience in breast surgery
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Experience in the management of breast disease
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via (A) - CCT or CESR (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or - CESR or - European Community Rights
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Evidence of participation in research and service development
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Membership of other relevant subspecialty associations
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Specialist breast surgery qualification
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Postgraduate degree
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Oncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon
Start Date: TBC
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity cover
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The start date of the position will be discussed after the successful interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What You'll do:
- Flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services, and to fulfil duties of the agreed weekly job plan.
- Maintain the highest standards of management of breast conditions and disease.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate.
- Wherever possible, emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit, during office hours. There is no requirement to participate in the General Surgery out of hours on call rota.
What were looking for:
- You will have responsibility specifically for providing high-quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads for that area.
- You will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff that work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis
- You will not have a formal Research component to their job plan however all clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital, including recruitment to clinical trials.
You should be up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 18th October 2026
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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 Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, 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 Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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