Job overview
Applications are invited for the position of Specialty Doctor in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust - This post is a 6 month post.
We anticipate the successful candidate will embrace all aspects of the speciality including surgery, audit, research, innovation and education. We welcome candidates who will work to expand the surgical repertoire of the team and drive clinical initiatives.
Main duties of the job
All surgeons practice Oncoplastic breast surgery (including therapeutic mammoplasty), lipo-modelling and immediate breast reconstruction for mastectomy patients with pedicle flaps (LD and TRAM) and implant-based reconstruction with biological mesh.
The breast team is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer and work in close collaboration with 3 consultant Breast oncologists who provide adjuvant treatments and Plastic Surgery colleagues at the Royal Preston Hospital site who provide free perforator flap support
This is a full time 10 PA post consisting of outpatient clinics, theatre time, MDT meetings and associated admin time with SPA.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description, person specification and speciality / trust brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan / On call requirements
- The team
Person specification
Management
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to audit
- Involvement in service development
- Well-developed IT Skills
Desirable
- Management qualification / Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- FRCS Part III
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Have undertaken a TIG Oncoplastic Fellowship in Breast Surgery
Medical Education
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduate / postgraduate students
Desirable
- PgCert in Medical Education
Research and Development
Desirable
- Evidence of Peer Reviewed publications
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (10 PA's). The application deadline is 26 Jun 2026.
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