The Oncoplastic Clinical Fellow post is now in its 11th successful year, and has been created as a result of increased activity demands, Royal College of Surgeons training requirements regarding the Breast Surgery Curriculum, and to help achieve New Deal compliance for junior medical staff by supporting the general surgical patient workload.
The post-holder will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Breast Team.
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Main duties of the job
The breast surgeons offer a full repertoire of diagnostic, excisional and reconstructive breast surgery procedures. The team also offers the full complimentary range of oncoplastic symmetrisation procedures such as reduction, augmentation, mastopexy as well as complex revisional procedures and lateral cheat wall perforator flaps. Private practice is also delivered on-site which gives additional opportunistic training in cosmetic procedures.
* Undertake regular clinics at Frimley Park Hospital and sister sites
* Preparation for and contribution to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
* To work closely with Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage the breast patients in their pathway.
* To actively participate in both cross-site departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy. Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB/BS or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration to cover the scope of employment
* MRCS or equivalent
* ATLS
* Shows Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
* Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes,
* Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Experience & Skills
Essential
* 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
* Demonstrate experience of teaching & training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
* Competent in procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
* Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
* Evidence of keeping professional knowledge and skills up to date
Desirable
* Previous research experience
* Has participated in clinical audit
* Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
* Previous breast surgery experience
Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Desirable
* Own vehicle and license
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