Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Breast Surgery based at The Breast Centre at University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff. The current team of Breast Surgeons provide a full range of operative procedures for patients, including a wide variety of oncoplastic techniques. There is a weekly multi-disciplinary meeting which is attended by all members of the team, including two Oncologists, Pathologists and Radiologists. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements. Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £106,000 per annum to £154,760 per annum. Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee. Main duties of the job There is a regular multidisciplinary clinic for patients with genetic abnormalities and there is a close working arrangement with the Wales Cancer Genetics Service and the Plastic Surgery Unit based at Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Patients are well supported by a team of very experienced Breast Care Nurses who work in close collaboration with the Consultant clinicians. Members of the team are actively engaged in recruitment to national and international clinical trials and Consultants are encouraged to be actively involved in these. The Breast Centre is also able to provide other services for patients such as complementary therapy, patient support sessions, in-house physiotherapy, and counselling services. The work of The Breast Centre is supported by the Breast Centre Charity which does provides additional funding for some activities and equipment that is used to enhance patient care. Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-MP221.24 Job locations University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road Cardiff CF64 2XX Job description Job responsibilities There is a full Job description which has been attached to the advert for a detailed overview of the role. Job description Job responsibilities There is a full Job description which has been attached to the advert for a detailed overview of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC Specialist Register / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date Desirable Sub-specialty accreditation in Breast Surgery Experience Essential Evidence of previous work experience in a Breast Unit Desirable Oncoplastic experience Skills Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Research Essential Evidence of active research interests Teaching Essential Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors Management Essential Evidence of effective leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC Specialist Register / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date Desirable Sub-specialty accreditation in Breast Surgery Experience Essential Evidence of previous work experience in a Breast Unit Desirable Oncoplastic experience Skills Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Research Essential Evidence of active research interests Teaching Essential Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors Management Essential Evidence of effective leadership skills 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road Cardiff CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)