Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Breast Surgery Team at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.

The unit presently has six Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon an Associate Specialist and two Specialist Doctors. All consultants perform various oncoplastic breast surgical procedures. In addition, two of the consultants also perform surgery for skin cancer. It is one of the largest units in the South West with the most up-to- date equipment, including body jet for Lipofilling. The unit performs autologous as well as ADM based breast reconstruction and has one of highest series of ADM based breast reconstruction in the country. There is a large research wing in breast surgery and the unit actively participates in many national and international trials. All micro-vascular surgery patients are referred to Exeter / Derriford. There is a weekly breast reconstruction and breast oncology MDT and a monthly family history MDT

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of breast surgery patients. To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day to day management of the breast surgical unit.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job responsibilities

• Work at an appropriate level in breast clinics and theatre and develop independent practice to cover leave as experience increases
• Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
• Professional supervision of other junior medical staff.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.
• Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes, and in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Involvement in research (where applicable).
• Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

The post-holder must at all times carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. A responsibility to ensure that all colleagues and patients receive the same treatment, care and attention, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, age, sexuality or disability.

A responsibility to work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect and value their contribution to patient care.

It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. The post-holder is required to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies as may be in force.

A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which the post-holder has not been trained, or for which the post-holder does not believe they will be able to undertake safely.

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 the current quality initiatives within the area of work

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice.
• ST3 / 4 equivalent
• MRCS

Experience

• A minimum of three years as SHO or equivalent.

Audit

• Experience in and participation in departmental audit.
• Some independence in pursuing research goals.

Clinical Skills

• Experience working in busy outpatients and theatre. Ability to work unsupervised.

Interpersonal Skills

• Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
• Flexibility
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.

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.

Consultant Breast Surgeon + Service Lead

£63,696 to £102,689 a yearpro rata per annum