Locum Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Job overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Base site: Bedford Hospital)

This is a well-established substantive post within an experienced breast surgery team at Bedford Hospital, comprising one Consultant, one Associate Specialist, and one Specialty Doctor. The vacancy has arisen following the retirement of the current post-holder.

The successful appointee will be based primarily at the Bedford site; however, the Breast Unit operates as one part of a single merged service across Bedford and Luton. As the service continues to evolve, there is an increasing expectation that medical staff will integrate their practice across both sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

Undertake regular new patient and follow up clinics at Bedford Hospital

• Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant and benign breast disease.
• Prepare for and contribute to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast patients.
• Work closely with Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage the Breast patients in their pathway.
• Teach and train intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
• Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unit across the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Have skills in breast ultrasound, or be prepared to undergo training in this regard

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK Medical/Dental registration  at time of application.

It is essential for the applicants to have obtained the MRCS or equivalent qualification, and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of the interview.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.