Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Base site: Bedford Hospital)
This is a well‑established substantive post within an experienced breast surgery team at Bedford Hospital, comprising one Consultant, one Associate Specialist, and one Specialty Doctor. The vacancy has arisen following the retirement of the current post‑holder.
The successful appointee will be based primarily at the Bedford site, however, the Breast Unit operates as one part of a single merged service across Bedford and Luton. As the service continues to evolve, there is an increasing expectation that medical staff will integrate their practice across both sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake regular new patient and follow‑up clinics at Bedford Hospital
* Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant and benign breast disease
* Prepare for and contribute to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi‑Disciplinary Meetings
* Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast patients
* Work closely with the Breast multi‑disciplinary team to manage the Breast patients in their pathway
* Teach and train intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
* Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unit across the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
* Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
* Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
* Have skills in breast ultrasound, or be prepared to undertake training in this regard
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high‑quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values‑based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical/Dental registration at the time of application.
It is essential for the applicants to have obtained the MRCS or equivalent qualification, and to be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of the interview.
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree
* Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
* Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) or CESR – portfolio pathway (must be on the Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Excellent all‑round experience of DGH work
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience of in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
* Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
* Experience of guideline appraisal
* Participation in relevant local audits
* Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
* Participation in relevant national audits
* Training/experience in breast ultrasound
Closing date: 21.06.26
Assessment Date Week Commencing 13.07.26
Interview Date: 20.07.26
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