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Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
The closing date is 23 April 2026
We are looking to appoint a Whole time Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing benign and malignant breast surgical work to enable the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust to fulfil its service agreements with Sheffield Health and other commissioners. The appointee will be responsible and accountable to the Clinical Director in Plastic and Breast Surgery for this activity. The appointee will undertake operating lists and clinics at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The post holder will also work flexibly to assist the directorate in ensuring maximum utilisation of all resources and delivery of all access targets and key performance indicators.
To review the full duties of the post please refer to the Job Description.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
* Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview
* FRCS or equivalent
* MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical experience
* Ability to work as an independent practitioner covering the breadth of benign and malignant breast disease including implant-based reconstruction and chest wall perforator flaps
* Training within, and successful completion of, a National (Breast) Oncoplastic Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship, or recognised equivalent will be an advantage.
* Recent and substantial commitment to the development and delivery of breast services
* Demonstration of innovation in breast surgery
Research
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Relevant publications in Peer reviewed journals
Teaching and training
* Experience of teaching student doctors and resident doctors at all levels
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
* Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
* Experience in performing clinical audit
* Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.
Personal attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
* Good oral and written communication skills
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.
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