Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery - Birmingham, United Kingdom - National Health Service

Description

Job summaryA substantive post has arisen for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. The appointee will replace an existing Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon. The new appointee will be part of the Breast Surgery Team and involved in the whole patient pathway.

We are looking for an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon who is confident in providing a wide range of Oncoplastic procedures and who may bring new skills to compliment the unit.

This job will also be suitable for candidates with FRCS plastic surgery with TIG fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery who wish to practice combination of oncoplastic breast surgery and plastics.

Closing date:

2nd June 2024Interview date: 27th June 2024Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon who is trained and confident in providing a wide range of oncoplastic breast procedures.

The successful applicant will become part of 6 consultant surgeons: 3 Consultant Breast Surgeons and 3 Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons.

All outpatient clinics (2 week wait breast rapid access clinic, screening result clinics, oncoplastic breast surgery clinic, results clinic), theatre lists and multidisciplinary team meetings have colleagues cover built in and the successful applicant will be expected to be part of a team delivering breast services.

The Breast Unit is based at the Birmingham Treatment Centre which is the main ambulatory care centre for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

This is a purpose-built facility with Breast Surgery, Imaging, and Nursing all housed in this building adjacent to each other.

The candidate is not expected to participate in the general surgery on call rota. This annualised job plan is equivalent to a 10 PA post.

About usSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately 600 million and over 7,000 staff.

Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.

As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond).

If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.

The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staffOur Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do 3.Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve livesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Consultant Breast Surgeon/Clinical Lead, Mr Mehboob Mirza


Tel:
netNiten Makwana, Consultant Pediatrician, Group Director W&C, netPerson Specification

Qualifications

EssentialThe candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining this from the date of the interviewFRCS or equivalent.

DesirableHigher DegreeCandidates with FRCS plastic surgery with TIG fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast surgery

Clinical Experience

EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in General surgery &Breast Surgery. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergenciesAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patientsDesirableSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants

Management and Administrative Experience

EssentialAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Personal Circumstances

EssentialResidence within a reasonable distance of City Hospital Birmingham, SWBH NHS TrustAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites if required.

Other Requirements:

EssentialFull GMC Registration with Licence to PractiseAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate).An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Attributes

EssentialEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
An enquiring and critical approach to work.
Caring attitude to patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
DesirableoEvidence of attended advanced communication skills course.


Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
EssentialAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
DesirableKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Breast Surgery.
Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Teaching and Training experience

EssentialAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
DesirableFormal training in teaching

Clinical Effectiveness

EssentialExperience of conducting clinical audit.
Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working

EssentialAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameSandwell and West Birmingham NHS TrustAddressSWB NHS TrustSandwell & BirminghamB71 4HJEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Breast Surgeon/Clinical Lead,Mr Mehboob .net Date posted25 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number381-WC Job locationsSWB NHS TrustSandwell & BirminghamB71 4HJ