Job summary
We are actively seeking a locum consultant breast oncoplastic surgeon to join a dynamic team at the Primrose Breast Care Centre which is part of an expanding university teaching hospital in Britain's Ocean City. This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the most attractive parts of England. There is easy access to both coasts of Devon and Cornwall with beautiful beaches and we are in close proximity to Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley and South Hams. Good transport links exist to London and the rest of the country with an international airport situated close by in Exeter that serves most of Europe. There are excellent local schools.
They will be employed by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPT) which is closely associated with Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPMED). The successful candidate will be based in the Primrose Breast Care Centre where there are numerous teaching and growing research opportunities.
For a full description of the main hospitals and services of the Trust please see
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care:
* To Deliver specialist outpatient care for patients referred to the Breast unit;
* Provide leadership as a clinical expert for the MDT
* Support research in the department; Deputise for absent colleagues
* Work within the clinical governance framework of the service and participation in quality improvement of services
* Agree a job plan with the Service Line Clinical Director
* Have an annual appraisal and participate in CPD and revalidation
* Participate in annualised leave rota
Training/ Education:
* Involved in formulating and delivering relevant training programmes
* Assist in training and support of junior doctors and trainees
* Actively take part in departmental teachingo Oversee and support student/junior staff projects
Management
* Support development of the service, identify and facilitate quality improvements
* Find sustainable solutions to challenge
* Provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust/service needs
* Participate in departmental staff meetings? Liaise with lead nurses and medical colleagues
* Attend and deliver regional and national meetings as necessary
* Undertake all work following Trust procedures and operating policies.
Teamwork
* Embody and promote the ethos of integrated team working
* Communicate with respect and professionalism with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Work within the framework of team decisions? Show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
216-G1-BRE7754022
Job locations
University Hospitals Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Holders are required to
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
* Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
* Attend and complete statutory, essential and mandatory training.
* Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.
* Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
* Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
* Ensure that they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. All staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.
* To be responsible for ensuring that Clinical Governance policy development is co-ordinated within the sexual health services
* Attend regular meetings and participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Holders are required to
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
* Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
* Attend and complete statutory, essential and mandatory training.
* Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.
* Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
* Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
* Ensure that they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. All staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.
* To be responsible for ensuring that Clinical Governance policy development is co-ordinated within the sexual health services
* Attend regular meetings and participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training.
Person Specification
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Essential
* Full GMC Registration and with license to practice
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via -CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview -CESR or -European Community Rights
* Training in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast surgery
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
* Higher level academic degree
* Specialist breast surgery qualification
* Oncoplastic Fellowship
* Formal teaching qualification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience in breast surgery
* Experience in surgical aspects of Breast Screening
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective breast surgery
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Ability to work well in a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Validated LogBook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specific breast surgery operations and experience
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
* Evidence of contribution to audit
* Evidence of presentations or publications
Desirable
* Experience of clinical audit
* Experience in QIP and clinical governance
* Experience in PROMs
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
* Honesty and reliability
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work flexibly within a team
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
* IT skills
* Evidence of appraisal / 360feedback / CPD
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Essential
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Attendance in management training course
* Willingness to provide clinical management and leadership
Desirable
* Experience of management and leadership
* Ability to deal with complaints
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient waiting lists/operation lists/ other priorities
Person Specification
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Essential
* Full GMC Registration and with license to practice
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via -CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview -CESR or -European Community Rights
* Training in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast surgery
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
* Higher level academic degree
* Specialist breast surgery qualification
* Oncoplastic Fellowship
* Formal teaching qualification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience in breast surgery
* Experience in surgical aspects of Breast Screening
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective breast surgery
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Ability to work well in a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Validated LogBook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specific breast surgery operations and experience
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
* Evidence of contribution to audit
* Evidence of presentations or publications
Desirable
* Experience of clinical audit
* Experience in QIP and clinical governance
* Experience in PROMs
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
* Honesty and reliability
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work flexibly within a team
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
* IT skills
* Evidence of appraisal / 360feedback / CPD
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Essential
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Attendance in management training course
* Willingness to provide clinical management and leadership
Desirable
* Experience of management and leadership
* Ability to deal with complaints
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient waiting lists/operation lists/ other priorities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
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