Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Surgery
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 264-6487151-SUR
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kettering General Hospital
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Oculoplastic Breast Surgeon. If you are a skilled and compassionate Breast Surgeon specialising in Oculoplastic procedures, and you aspire to elevate your career in a cutting-edge, dynamic environment, we invite you to join our prestigious Breast Unit at Kettering General Hospital.
Embrace the opportunity to make a profound difference in patient care while working in a state-of-the-art facility renowned for excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive training in oculoplastic breast surgery, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and exhibit a strong commitment to teamwork and collaborative practice. The post holder will also contribute to the ongoing advancement of our breast unit, which is housed in the modern Treatment Centre area of the hospital. The facility offers a spacious, modern environment with excellent ergonomics, ensuring optimal experience for both patients and staff.
JD/PS Pending Royal College Approval
Main duties of the job
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The primary clinical responsibilities of the post holder are: - |
- To ensure the provision and delivery of a first-class clinical service.
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
- To provide specialist breast surgical services for in-patients, day cases and out-patients, with continuing responsibility for the patients and their care and for the proper functioning of the department.
- To support and continue to develop the Oncoplastic/reconstructive aspects of the breast service.
- To contribute to the Breast MDT.
- To activate particulate and undertake audit.
- To actively remain clinically competent.
- To teach staff/medical students.
- To work to all Trust Policies and procedures.
- To work flexibly.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The successful candidate will join our innovative breast unit to provide comprehensive breast surgical services in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital. This position, open due to retirement of a valued colleague, focuses on the timely diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer, with particular emphasis on oculoplastic procedures. In 2023, our unit diagnosed 298 patients and provided treatment to 254 patients. The unit offers state-of-the-art facilities having recently benefited a newly built waiting lounge and garden area as well as recent investment in refurbishing breast screening facilities within the unit. The post will suit a candidate who has recently gained their CCT in Breast surgery (and who is on the specialist register). |
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- CCT in General Surgery and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree MD/PhD/MBA
Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement
Essential criteria
- Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
- Completed “Train the Trainers” course of equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
- Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable criteria
- Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Research undertaken in relevant field
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Shaukat Durrani
- Job title
- Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 493656
- Additional information
Ms Ali Gamby- Chief for Surgery
PA: Debbie Dunning
Telephone: 01536 491725
Email: [email protected]
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