A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited for this six month Fixed Term post to support the Breast Team at Wirral.
We serve a population of 354 000 on the Wirral peninsula and also see referrals from Wales, South Cheshire and Liverpool. We diagnose on average 400 new cases of breast cancer annually providing a comprehensive fast-track diagnostic to theatre service. Our unit also receives referrals from the Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Service.
Oncoplastic breast conserving techniques are used routinely and we offer immediate and delayed reconstruction with ADM meshes and implants. Pedicle flap techniques are also offered in house and we work closely with regional Plastic Surgical Units for those patients requiring free flaps.
The post will consist of 10 programmed activities and will include New and Follow up clinics, operating sessions (joint and independent), MDT, SPA and Admin.
There is no General Surgery On Call commitment.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon position available at WUTH.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon position available at WUTH.
As this vacancy is within the division of Women’s and Children’s, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
This advert closes on Friday 14 Mar 2025
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