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Job overview
The post is for an Oncoplastic Fellow within Breast Surgery for 12 months. This is for a fixed term contract in the Musculoskeletal and Specialist Surgery (MSS) Clinical Management Group (CMG) with the majority of the Breast Surgery services being based at the Glenfield Hospital within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The post holder will be working alongside the current members of the Breast Surgery team offering Specialist Breast Surgery within UHL, including Breast Reconstruction, based at the Glenfield Hospital. This post is intended for a surgeon who is already competent in breast surgery but wishes to gain experience and competence with a range of oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques. The post is suitable for a candidate who is close to applying for specialist registration and the consultant body have experience of supporting candidates with the CESR process.
This post involves flexible working including evenings and weekends where needed, with appropriate notice given. This will be discussed at interview with further details.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to revalidate successfully. As per the Trust requirement, the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
1. To be able to provide support when needed for the care of patients with emergency admissions or day attenders during office hours.
2. To be a point of escalation when the junior doctors require senior advice.
3. To provide Breast Surgery services by way of outpatient clinics and outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
4. To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant surgeons to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
5. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
6. To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
7. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported in a timely manner.
8. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
9. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
* High-quality care for all,
* Being a great place to work,
* Partnerships for impact, and
* Research and education excellence.
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
1. Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
2. Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences where job plans allow.
3. To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
4. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
5. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
6. Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
7. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
8. The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers - this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
9. The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty.
10. The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* FRCS or equivalent (General Surgery or Plastics)
* Undergraduate medical degree
Desirable criteria
* Related MSc, MD or other higher degree
Experience
Essential criteria
* Oncoplastic Breast Surgery as a chosen career
* Senior Registrar/Specialist Registrar experience or equivalent in breast surgery
* Show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date
* Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes
Desirable criteria
* Fellowship training in Breast surgery
* Experience in management and service development
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
* Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
* Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of personal initiative
Audit & Research
Essential criteria
* Understanding the principles of audit
* Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
* Willingness to lead in audit and clinical governance issues
Teaching
Essential criteria
* Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
* Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable criteria
* Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
Other requirements specific to role
Essential criteria
* Full GMC Registration
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Breast Oncoplastic Fellow (PDF, 808.3KB)
* Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)
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