Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery

The clinical duties of the post will include the following:

• Participation in one stop symptomatic, wound check and results clinics across Brighton


• Contributing to the care of the in-patients and out-patients clinic at Brighton


• Theatre assistant - participating in operating lists, independent operating if experience allows this but under supervision


• Administrative duties associated with the care of patients


• Teaching BSMS students attending the unit.

There are no on-call commitments associated with this post.

The role will be a full time 10 PA post with the opportunity to cover all aspects of the surgical service from one stop 2WW rule clinics, theatre support and depending on the experience some potential independent operating plus follow up activity.
The successful candidate will join a busy breast surgical service and providing breast screening to a population of over 135,000 women and receiving over 6000 GP referrals and treating around 500 new breast cancers in Brighton.
There is a stand-alone department at park centre Brighton with modern digital equipment including tomosynthesis and VAB/E.
There are 6.5 Consultant breast surgeon posts working across Worthing, Chichester and Brighton. They have developed a good reputation within the Trust in terms of extending the boundaries of reconstructive expertise.
You will be fully supported in having a senior support when needed.
You will be encouraged to develop the service particularly in areas not currently catered for such as menopausal symptom clinic., At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. 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.