Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based at Basildon University Hospital.
You will be expected to deliver an efficient Consultant level oncoplastic breast service of the highest possible quality and promote clinical research, trials and innovation within MSEFT.
You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including breast radiologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, histopathologists, radiographers, clinical nurse specialists and breast-specific health care assistants. The team is supported by an MDT co-ordinator.
Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) is arranged through our established nurse-led open-access follow-up system, supported by an administrator.
The unit is supported by a unit counsellor and lymphoedema therapists. Genetic services are provided through Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Weekly breast MDT are convened in Basildon Thursday 08:00-10:30.
AAC date TBC
Responsibilities
* To provide clinical services in line with the Trust's clinical governance arrangements which is designed to ensure that agreed quality standards are achieved.
* To undertake audit of clinical practice within the department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
* All Consultants are required to maintain and develop their clinical skills. Individual training and development needs will be identified through an appraisal process. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) and is committed to providing time (1.5PA's) and financial support for these activities.
* The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7 days working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at intervals following initial appointment.
* Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
* We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
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