Senior Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
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Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Summary
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 in the month of August 2025.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About Us
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.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 to £73,992 a year Assessed on experience and qualifications
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
188-MC30625
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work full time (40 hours per week) with primary focus on training in oncoplastic breast surgery. The successful applicant will have a theatre sessions with a particular focus on advanced oncoplastic breast surgery training including post-mastectomy reconstruction, perforator flaps and therapeutic mammoplasty.
The rest of the time will be spent in clinic-based activity, multidisciplinary meetings, teaching and specialist clinics. There will be some requirement for service provision in the form of new patient clinics (1-stop / screening recall) or covering the operating theatre for consultant annual leave arrangements, providing opportunity for independent operating and consolidation of training with consultant oversight.
There is no commitment to the General Surgery on-call rota or out-of-hours on-call commitment. However, you will be expected to provide support for the management of urgent and emergency breast cases during normal working hours. The duties will be in line with the trust and departments commitment to have a sustainable, reliable and high-quality service in place that meets and exceeds the national standards.
After successful recruitment, you can also apply to the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) for accreditation of the fellowship (cost involved). Support for CESR applications can also be provided if appropriate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary MT04 £65,048 | MT05 £73,992
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;-Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training-Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)-A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on: 25th July 2025Job Reference; 188-MC30625This vacancy closes on or before: 13th July 2025
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work full time (40 hours per week) with primary focus on training in oncoplastic breast surgery. The successful applicant will have a theatre sessions with a particular focus on advanced oncoplastic breast surgery training including post-mastectomy reconstruction, perforator flaps and therapeutic mammoplasty.
The rest of the time will be spent in clinic-based activity, multidisciplinary meetings, teaching and specialist clinics. There will be some requirement for service provision in the form of new patient clinics (1-stop / screening recall) or covering the operating theatre for consultant annual leave arrangements, providing opportunity for independent operating and consolidation of training with consultant oversight.
There is no commitment to the General Surgery on-call rota or out-of-hours on-call commitment. However, you will be expected to provide support for the management of urgent and emergency breast cases during normal working hours. The duties will be in line with the trust and departments commitment to have a sustainable, reliable and high-quality service in place that meets and exceeds the national standards.
After successful recruitment, you can also apply to the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) for accreditation of the fellowship (cost involved). Support for CESR applications can also be provided if appropriate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary MT04 £65,048 | MT05 £73,992
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;-Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training-Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)-A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on: 25th July 2025Job Reference; 188-MC30625This vacancy closes on or before: 13th July 2025
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* FRCS or equivalent
* Recent experience in breast surgery - 18 months specialist breast surgery within past 24 months
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
* Experience in the management of breast disease and breast sepsis
Desirable
* Experienced to ST7/8 level or equivalent
* Further higher degree
* CCT or equivalent
* Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery and/or other relevant subspecialty associations
* Evidence of research and publications
* Specialist breast surgery qualification
* Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Good manual dexterity
* Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Understands the principles of clinical audit
* Shows awareness of own limitations
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Ability to motivate others
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Desirable
* IT skills
* Up to date statutory and mandatory training
* Experience in clinical governance
* The ability to make significant contributions and developments to established services.
* Evidence of leadership
Living Trust Values
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Person Specification
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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