Applications are invited for the post of a Full-time Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. If you are a skilled, compassionate Breast Surgeon specializing in Oncoplastic procedures, we invite you to join our dynamic team here in the Peggy Wood Breast Care Centre at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
This appointment provides clinical services principally at Maidstone Hospital and the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, with a commitment to operate at Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead approximately 4 times a year. The appointee will not be expected to take part in the acute General Surgical on-call rota but will take part in the Breast on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, a team of skilled radiographers, specialized nurses, and mammographers, as part of the breast team at MTW. The appointee will work closely with breast consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high-quality outpatient services. There is a weekly MDT for screen-detected and symptomatic breast cancers, post-op results, metastatic patients, and patients with a known breast cancer diagnosis undergoing additional imaging. Clinical commitments will include provision of new patient assessment clinics, one stops, results clinics (symptomatic, screening, post-op), follow-up clinics, MDT, and theatre.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialized cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specializing in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organization. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, a team of skilled radiographers, specialized nurses, and mammographers, as part of the breast team at MTW. The appointee will work closely with breast consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high-quality outpatient services. There is a weekly MDT for screen-detected and symptomatic breast cancers, post-op results, metastatic patients, and patients with a known breast cancer diagnosis undergoing additional imaging. Clinical commitments will include provision of new patient assessment clinics, one stops, results clinics (symptomatic, screening, post-op), follow-up clinics, MDT, and theatre.
You will be part of the Surgical Specialties Directorate which comprises Breast, Urology, Gynae oncology, and Vascular services.
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
Desirable
* Distinctions, scholarships, prizes; Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MS, PhD, MD; Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship.
Research
Essential
* An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature.
Desirable
* Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
Management
Essential
* Evidence of organizational ability; Ability to lead a team.
Desirable
* Attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties.
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
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