Job summary The post is for an Oncoplastic Fellow within Breast Surgery for 12 months. This is for a fixed term contract in the Musculoskeletal and Specialist Surgery (MSS) Clinical Management Group (CMG) with the majority of the Breast Surgery services being based at the Glenfield Hospital within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post holder will be working alongside the current members of the Breast Surgery team offering Specialist Breast Surgery within UHL, including Breast Reconstruction, based at the Glenfield Hospital. This post is intended for a surgeon who is already competent in breast surgery but wishes to gain experience and competence with a range of oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques. The post is suitable for a candidate who is close to applying for specialist registration and the consultant body have experience of supporting candidates with the CESR process. The previous two post holders moved directly from this post into locum consultant oncoplastic posts, with one writing about their experience in the 2023 ABS Yearbook. This post involves flexible working including evenings and weekends where needed, with appropriate notice given. This will be discussed at interview with further details. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to revalidate successfully. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated. The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role. To be able to provide support when needed for the care of patients with emergency admissions or day attenders during office hours. To be a point of escalation when the junior doctors requires senior advice. To provide operative Breast Surgery services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. To provide Breast Surgery services by way of outpatient clinics and outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester. To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant surgeons to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. Job description Job responsibilities To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the department and the CMG. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients. To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community. To proactively develop the service and actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Job description Job responsibilities To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the department and the CMG. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients. To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community. To proactively develop the service and actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential FRCS or equivalent (General Surgery or Plastics) Undergraduate medical degree Experience/Clinical Skills Essential Oncoplastic Breast Surgery as a chosen career Senior Registrar/Specialist Registrar experience or equivalent in breast surgery show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date Desirable Fellowship training in Breast surgery Peer reviewed publications in General and Breast Surgery Communication and relationship skills Essential Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism Good communication skills Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team Desirable Evidence of personal initiative Teaching Essential Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Other requirements specific to the role Essential Full GMC registration Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential FRCS or equivalent (General Surgery or Plastics) Undergraduate medical degree Experience/Clinical Skills Essential Oncoplastic Breast Surgery as a chosen career Senior Registrar/Specialist Registrar experience or equivalent in breast surgery show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date Desirable Fellowship training in Breast surgery Peer reviewed publications in General and Breast Surgery Communication and relationship skills Essential Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism Good communication skills Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team Desirable Evidence of personal initiative Teaching Essential Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Other requirements specific to the role Essential Full GMC registration Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Glenfield Hospital Leicester LE3 9QP United Kingdom Employer's website