* Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 10
* Salary Band: Consultant
* Staff Group: Medical and Dental
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Job Area: Other Clinical
Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provides Acute and Specialist Services for more than 650,000 people throughout Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We continue to build a reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff. The Trust has a reputation for award‑winning research and development.
Job Description
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated surgeon, who is committed to excellence in Clinical breast surgery to join our dynamic team. This post will be for a substantive appointment, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital and becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, MDT and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Job Summary
This post is a substantive post, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, MDT and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight. Candidates wishing to work less than 10 PAs are welcome to discuss their requirements with the department, and where arrangements can be made ensuring continuity of care, part time working will be possible.
Key Responsibilities
Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
Qualifications
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* Higher professional training in General Surgery/Breast Surgery
* FRCS or equivalent
* BSc, MSc, MD or PhD
* Fellowship in Breast Surgery
Clinical Experience
* Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
* Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship
Clinical Skills
* Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
* Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
* Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
* Effective, confident presentation ability
* Experience in and outside specialty
Research/Publications
* Published research in peer reviewed journal
* Participation in audit
* Research Experience
* Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
* Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
Leadership/Management
* Evidence of leadership/management experience within outside of medicine
* Evidence of effective team working
* Formal management training/qualification
* Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement
Teaching Experience
* Evidence of effective teaching and training of junior doctors
* Formal teaching qualification
* Training of registrars
Other
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
* Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
* Ability to work in multi‑professional teams
* Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints
* Probity
* Effective, confident presentation ability
* Prizes and honours
Working Together For Patients with Compassion As One Team Always Improving
Strategic approach
clarity on objectives, clear on expectations
Relationship building
communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships
Personal credibility
visibility, approachable, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity
Passion to succeed
patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence
Harness performance through teams
champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff, respect diversity
Additional Information
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
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