Specialty Doctor Breast

Job summary

This is a breast surgery specialty doctor post providing services for residents within the catchment area of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but the role may involve programmed activities across the Trust.

The post will be based around the sessions of two breast consultants and will be expected to comprise elective in-patient and day case surgery, general and specialist out-patient clinics & MDT working. The Department has a commitment to the career progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects of the post which will be developed within the post..

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop Clinic.

Be given opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.

Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.

Attend all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.

Hours of work may vary according to Clinical need.

Be expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties so far as is practicable.

Continue to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.

Participate in clinical audit projects within the Department.

Perform administrative duties in a timely fashion.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Details

• Date posted: 07 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year MC75 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9439-26-0012
• Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in theatre and Carry out One Stop Clinics as well as Follow up clinics participate in the family history stream in keeping with their experience. The post holder will participate in MDT and Governance

Active participation in audit and teaching expected.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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