Job Summary
The successful applicant will be part of a team of 3 Breast surgeons in delivering high quality service in symptomatic and screening Breast disease to the catchment area. This vacancy arises as part of an expansion of breast cancer and reconstructive surgery and creates an opportunity to enhance and develop our services for the community.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Participate fully in the provision of Breast services
2. Provide highest possible levels of patient care
3. Work as an active member of the Breast team
4. Actively remain clinically competent
5. Work closely with Multidisciplinary teams
6. Activate, participate and undertake audits
7. Teach staff / medical students
8. Work to all trust policies and procedures
9. Work flexibly
Responsible to: Chief Executive/Medical Director of Northampton General Hospital Trust and at local level to the Clinical Director for Surgery.
About Us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job Details
Date posted: 15 November 2024
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 265-6082899-F
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
* FRCS or equivalent
* CCT in General Surgery and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months.
Desirable:
* Higher degree MD/PhD/MBA
Clinical Experience
Essential:
* Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
* Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable:
* Oncoplastic Fellowship
* Research undertaken in relevant field
Management Skills
Essential:
* Attended management training course
Desirable:
* Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential:
* Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
* Experience of clinical audit
* Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable:
* Completed 'Train the Trainers' course or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential:
* Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary Team
* Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
* Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Employer's website: Northampton General Hospital
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