Job overview
The successful applicant for this position will work as part of GHNFT Breast Service across all sites where this service is delivered. At the time of advertising this is the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead and Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre, Sunderland, however in line with development of services, the future post holder may be required to carry out appropriate duties at other locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to continue to deliver the established GHNFT breast service for patients referred to the trust. The post holder will also be expected to support the continued development of the Breast service, including potential further expansion and changes to service delivery models including the implementation of national practice guidance. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the wider aspects of service delivery and development, including the clinical governance programme within the business unit.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Surgeon will form part of the Surgical Consultant Team and will have a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service line and the wider surgical services business unit.
In addition, he or she will, undertake the required administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and those duties required in the smooth running of the service line.
He/she will be expected to work with service managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will contribute alongside consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to the development and operational delivery of services. Subject to the provision of the terms and conditions of service, he/she is expected to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to comply with the trust’s annual leave policy in relation to the requesting and taking of leave. The post-holder will be expected to ensure compliance with employee protocols and policies in relation to safeguarding and information governance.
