Specialty Doctor Breast Surgery
Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
Overview
The Empress Breast Unit at Darent Valley Hospital is recruiting a Specialty Doctor. The role starts ASAP and continues until March 2026. The unit operates from a dedicated area with a waiting area, reception desk, four clinical rooms and a digital mammogram and ultrasound machine with facilities for Vacuum Assisted Mammotome biopsies.
The Multi-Disciplinary Breast Team consists of the post holder, five Breast CNSs, one metastatic breast care nurse, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, two secretaries, two MDT coordinators and a breast support worker. The team works with oncologists from Kent Oncology Centre in Maidstone, radiologists and research nurses.
The Breast Unit currently sees around 6,000 new patients a year and over 10,000 patients in total including follow-ups. Last year the unit treated over 350 new cancers including about 90 screen‑detected breast cancers.
There are numerous training opportunities for the post holder to enhance knowledge and management of breast cancer, complex oncoplastic and reconstructive work, benign breast disease management, family history clinics and up-to-date technology such as OSNA.
Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer and strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
Health & Safety
As an NHS employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. All staff are encouraged to keep vaccinations up to date against COVID‑19 and annually against flu to protect health and safety.
Contact
Pawel Trapzo, Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Breast Surgeon
Phone: 01322 428355
Email: pawel.trapszo@nhs.net
Seniorities
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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