Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a FIXED TERM contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Main duties of the job: This is a full time post in Breast Surgery, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. This post is subject to extension subject to portfolio pathway gateway reviews
The Main Clinical Duties Of The Post Will Be:
* To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.
* To further develop clinical (and research if desired) skills in breast and oncoplastic surgery while benefiting from a structured and supportive training framework designed to: Facilitate specialist registration through a systematic program aligned to GMC Portfolio Pathway guidance.
* Tailor the experience to your background and skills, helping you evidence the JCST curriculum competencies.
* Provide flexibility, supporting completion within a reasonable timeframe.
* Focus on measurable, outcome-driven training that meets JCST and GMC standards.
* Support your professional and personal growth, preparing you for the diverse responsibilities of a consultant.
Working for our organisation: As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria:
* FRCS or Equivalent
* Experienced to ST7/8 level or equivalent (refer to JCST breast curriculum)
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Specialist breast surgery qualification / European Board of Breast Surgery Exam or equivalent
* Recent experience in breast surgery 12- 18 months specialist breast surgery within past 24 months
* Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
* Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
* Experience in the management of breast disease and breast sepsis
Desirable criteria:
* NHS experience
* Further higher degree
* CCT or equivalent
* Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery and/or other relevant subspecialty associations
* Evidence of research and publications
* Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential criteria:
* An understanding of Portfolio Pathway guidance on progress and application as per published by GMC and JCST in Breast Surgery.
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application. Evidence of CPD.
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Desirable criteria:
* Experience in clinical governance
* The ability to make significant contributions and developments to established services.
* IT skills
* Up to date statutory and mandatory training
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
#J-18808-Ljbffr