Job summary This post is suitable for an individual with breast surgery experience who is nearing completion of Specialist Registrar training or who is a breast specialist who wishes to gain experience in advanced management of complex breast conditions, benign and malignant, including Oncoplastic surgery. Candidates should therefore have had significant previous training in breast surgery. The post will comprise no emergency duties. It is mainly to cover elective sessions at UHNM and a ten session job with research and audit commitments. The UHNM Breast Unit is a busy breast surgery unit in the West Midlands, UK and manages the spectrum of benign and malignant breast disorders in close collaboration with colleagues from radiology, oncology, pathology and plastic surgery. Screening assessment cases are managed across North Staffordshire. The Unit sees 700 new breast cancers a year. Main duties of the job Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Support the Consultants to ensure continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of staff. Support the Consultants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act. The appointed candidate will have no commitments to General Surgery or on call rota. About us The Directorate has a reputation for being very busy and committed to providing a comprehensive service. We have an excellent record of training at both Basic and Higher Specialist Training levels. The Directorate has a budget of £25 million and employs approximately 400 staff. The hospital received its first undergraduate medical students in October 2002 and this has proved to be an excellent opportunity to expand the work of the surgical department. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-7035048 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Support the Consultants to ensure continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of staff. Support the Consultants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act. The appointed candidate will have no commitments to General Surgery or on call rota. Job description Job responsibilities Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Support the Consultants to ensure continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of staff. Support the Consultants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act. The appointed candidate will have no commitments to General Surgery or on call rota. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MRCS/FRCS or equivalent Desirable Higher degree ( Mch,MD, PhD) National training number FRCS Intercollegiate Experience Essential Broad experience in elective breast and oncoplastic surgery Desirable Attended oncoplastic courses or currently doing MS oncoplastic surgery. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MRCS/FRCS or equivalent Desirable Higher degree ( Mch,MD, PhD) National training number FRCS Intercollegiate Experience Essential Broad experience in elective breast and oncoplastic surgery Desirable Attended oncoplastic courses or currently doing MS oncoplastic surgery. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)