Specialty Doctor in Integrated Breast Service

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Specialty Doctor in Integrated Breast Service NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area Integrated Breast Service - Chichester Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-MWSRHSPECDOCBRES-563

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Chichester Town Chichester Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post of Specialty Doctor within the Integrated Breast Service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time 10 PA position.

Main duties of the job

The post will focus on providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery - out-patient clinics, surgical duties/lists, MDT meetings, as well as delivering appropriate teaching, training and supervision of other members of staff, and giving the post holder the opportunity to undertake wider professional activities and additional NHS responsibilities such as management roles.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applications are invited for the above post of Specialty Doctor within the Integrated Breast Service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time 10 PA position.

The post will focus on providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery - out-patient clinics, surgical duties/lists, MDT meetings, as well as delivering appropriate teaching, training and supervision of other members of staff, and giving the post holder the opportunity to undertake wider professional activities and additional NHS responsibilities such as management roles.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Four years post-graduation - foundation year training completed
• Experience in breast surgery

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Evidence of experience in all aspects of breast assessment, diagnosis with interpretation of investigations
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Experience of breast surgery

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations-elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Mustafa Al-Sheikh Job title Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon Email address Telephone number

Additional information

Katie Beel Head of Integrated Breast Services