The appointment is for a full time Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to work in the established Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma Surgery Unit at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will be required to deliver a comprehensive breast surgical service. Participation in the general on call rota is not required.
This is a replacement post due to retirement. The successful candidate will join an established team of 7 dual specialty Consultant Surgeons together delivering a breast, endocrine and surgical skin and soft tissue service with clinical duties across both Poole and Bournemouth hospital sites.
UHD is the designated Cancer Centre for Dorset and hosts the Dorset Breast Screening Programmes. The Breast Unit provides a full screening and symptomatic service to the local population of East Dorset, treating a total of approximately 700 new breast cancers a year which makes us one of the largest breast units in the country. The Breast Unit is recognised for its contribution to national and international clinical trials and is supported by a team of dedicated breast research nurses.
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 Consultant Breast Surgeons. The well‑established multidisciplinary team includes Consultant Clinical and Medical Oncologists, dedicated specialist radiology (including nuclear medicine), histopathology and specialist CNS services. Delivery of the diagnostic and surgical breast service is supported by a team of 4 advanced nurse practitioners and 1 specialty doctor.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
As part of our commitment to delivering high‑quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out‑of‑hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
The Post:
This is a full time post attracting 10 PAs.
Example of Weekly Commitment:
* Teatro Operating 2-3 PAs
* Outpatient Clinic 3 PAs
* MDT 1 PA
* Admin 1.25 PA
* SPA 1.5 PA’s
* The job plan will include 1.5 SPAs
* The post will have appropriate secretarial support and office space within the secretariat.
* The post will include some flexible working but will incorporate identified fixed sessions in which to take a half day.
* The applicant will be expected to work across both Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital sites
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.
This advert closes on Monday 9 Mar 2026
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