FT Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon with an interest in Oncoplastic

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FT Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon with an interest in Oncoplastic NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant

Main area Breast Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week Job ref 279-PPFTCONONCSUR-591

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Preston Park Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/02/:59

Job overview

In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon with an interest in Oncoplastic (ref: 279-PPCONONCSUR-591), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.

The servic e wishes to appoint 8PA 1-year Fixed Term Consultant Breast Surgeon post with an interest in oncoplastic to support the Integrated Breast team in delivering an excellent service in symptomatic and screening Breast Disease. The service is seeing an increasing population along with increased numbers of newly diagnosed patients. It will provide an opportunity to enhance and develop our local services.

Main duties of the job

It is anticipated that applicants will be proficient in reconstructive surgery/oncoplastic techniques and able to immediately complement the existing service delivery, working with colleagues at Preston Park Breast Centre, Brighton . The candidates will be part of a growing group of oncoplastic surgeons at UHS Sussex who aspire to provide patients with comprehensive surgical options, whilst working closely with our oncologists and radiologists.

The service continu es to maintain and build relations with our Plastic Surgical Colleagues at Queen Victoria Hospital, who the service has close links with.

Working for our organisation

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

Alongside Consultant colleagues provide a comprehensive and patient focused breast surgical service including using the latest reconstructive and onco-plastic techniques.

Provide highest possible level of patient care.

Provide a comprehensive multi-disciplinary outpatient service and work closely with the teams.

To flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services.

Provide teaching, professional supervision and management of medical students, junior medical staff and allied health care professionals.

Participate in audits (national and local), quality improvement projects, research

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications

• FRCS or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Intercollegiate Fellowship diploma in General Surgery (or related discipline) with an interest Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or equivalent
• Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
• Membership of other relevant subspecialty organisations
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
• Able to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery (including of range of reconstructive techniques)
• Commitment to working within the National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
• Experience in pedicled flap procedures and OPS1 & OPS2

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

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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.

Name Charles Zammit
Job title Consultant Breast Surgeon
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