Overview
Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant. Main area: Breast Surgery. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week. Job ref 416-O-B-257.
Site: Bedford South Wing, Bedford. Salary: (per annum). Closing date: 21/06/2026 23:59.
Job overview
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Base site: Bedford Hospital).
This is a well-established substantive post within an experienced breast surgery team at Bedford Hospital, comprising one Consultant, one Associate Specialist and one Specialty Doctor. The vacancy has arisen following the retirement of the current post-holder. The successful appointee will be based primarily at the Bedford site; however, the Breast Unit operates as one merged service across Bedford and Luton. As the service evolves, medical staff will be expected to integrate practice across both sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake regular new patient and follow-up clinics at Bedford Hospital.
* Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant and benign breast disease.
* Prepare for and contribute to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings.
* Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast patients.
* Work closely with the Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage patients in their pathway.
* Teach and train intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
* Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unit across the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust.
* Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
* Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
* Have skills in breast ultrasound, or be prepared to undergo training in this regard.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to staff health and wellbeing. The Trust is committed to high-quality training and development to help you grow your career and to delivering the best patient care using updated knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We recruit based on qualifications and experience and aim to recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours underpinning our Trusts core values. We use values-based recruitment and are committed to inclusive recruitment, equality and diversity, and a culture that values differences.
Note: Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient applications are received. All new staff are subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you understand all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical/Dental registration at time of application.
Essential: MRCS or equivalent qualification, and be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of the interview. Vacancies may close early; please apply soon.
Assessment Date: Week Commencing 13.07.26. Interview Date: 20.07.26.
Person specification
Personal Circumstances
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
Qualifications
* Medical Degree
* Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
* Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on the Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
* Excellent all-round experience of DGH work
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
* Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
* Experience of guideline appraisal
* Participation in relevant local audits
* Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
* Participation in relevant national audits
* Training/experience in breast ultrasound
It is an exciting time to join the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high-quality care for around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to staff wellbeing and ongoing professional development. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Dr Katharine Kirkpatrick; Job title: Clinical Director in Breast Surgery; Email: Katharine.kirkpatrick@ldh.nhs.uk; Telephone: 01582 497427. Additional information: Alternatively contact Graham Straughair - General Manager, Graham.Straughair@ldh.nhs.uk
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