Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. If you are a skilled and compassionate Breast Surgeon specialising in Oncoplastic 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 Oncoplastic 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, 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 NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
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., 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., Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £13. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.