Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon

Job Overview A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and knowledgeable Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon (10 PA) to contribute to the elective recovery and continued restoration of the Breast Care service within North Bristol NHS Trust, delivered at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital. The duration of this post will be 12 months, with a substantive post being advertised at a later date. The department is well supported by oncologists from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology centre and by a group of experienced and dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists and Specialist Nurse Practitioners. We are a close-knit team, across all levels and value collaborative working. We also welcome new ideas as we are constantly striving to improve our service to all our patients. The Bristol Breast Care Centre hosts the Avon Breast Screening Programme which is one of the largest screening programmes in the country. There are close links with the University of Bristol and we are active in recruitment to breast cancer trials, supported by our own research team.

Main duties of the job Clinical Duties The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent. The work of the Breast Care Unit is now delivered across 2 sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both/either site according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service. As part of the division’s target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities. The post holder with contribute to the on call rota, this is in hours only. The post-holder will work a flexible Job Plan of 10 PA per week to help the department achieve its targets in both cancer and non-cancer.

Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is a progressive and ambitious provider of health services, delivering for a large local population and with specialist regional services for major trauma, neurosciences, vascular centre, urology, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 9,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare. Weston General Hospital is 25 miles away from Bristol with the Breast Service comprising of clinics (new patient, follow up, results and oncology) and theatres as well as support from 3 Clinical Nurse Specialists and full admin/secretarial provision. Our acute services moved into a brand new, state of the art, hospital building in May 2014. This new 850 bed facility at the Southmead site offers patients single rooms with en-suite facilities, greatly improving privacy and dignity and reducing the spread of infections.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities See job description for full details. Clinical Duties The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent. The work of the Breast Care Unit is now delivered across 2 sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both/either site according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service. As part of the division’s target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities. The post holder with contribute to the on call rota, this is in hours only. The post-holder will work a flexible Job Plan of 10 PA per week to help the department achieve its targets in both cancer and non-cancer.

Person specification Qualifications & Registration Essential criteria Maintain Full Registration with the GMC Entry on the GMC specialist register via 1) CCT or CESR (CP) or proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview. 2) CESR 3) European Community rights An appropriate Higher surgical qualification – FRCS or equivalent level Training / experience in oncoplastic breast surgery (Logbook) Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date Desirable criteria Experience of working on an onco-plastic breast unit Oncoplastic breast fellowship Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).

Training & Experience Essential criteria Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Minimum of nine years’ postgraduate experience including five higher surgical training, three years of basic surgical training in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Training in diagnosis and treatment of Breast conditions. Sound operative and clinical skills compatible with the above. Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of breast problems, both elective and emergency Desirable criteria Onco-plastic experience and skills Experience in breast ultrasound Experience in mammographic interpretation Further Training, Management, Audit Essential criteria Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up Completion of a general management course or programme. Desirable criteria Completion of a general management course or programme Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

Research, Teaching, Publications Essential criteria Proven teaching ability Willingness and ability to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates Knowledge of clinical breast trials Understanding the principles of research governance framework. Desirable criteria Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management Evidence of interest in clinical teaching and mentoring. Evidence of involvement in clinical research.

Other Requirements Essential criteria Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff Ability to work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole Good verbal and written communication skills Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels Research, Teaching, Publications Essential criteria Willingness and ability to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates. Knowledge of clinical breast trials Understanding the principles of research governance framework. Desirable criteria Proven track record in research. Experience of active recruitment to clinical trials. Willingness to undertake further research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals in the last 5 years.