Suitable applicants are invited to apply for the post of Speciality doctor in Breast Oncoplastic surgery. This is a permanent position. The job is based at the Peony Breast Care Unit, at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and is for candidates who are interested in completing their specialist registration in breast surgery through the Portfolio Pathway.
The candidate will join breast and visiting plastic colleagues in a dynamic breast surgical unit. We operate annually on approximately over 300 screening and symptomatic breast cancers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible specialty doctor with experience in breast surgery.
Llanelli is in a beautiful part of the country. It is located close to the Gower Peninsula with stunning views. There is an abundance of outdoor activities, such as hill walking, coastal cycling paths, sailing and school opportunities. There are also close links to the M4.
Main duties of the job
To participate in providing, a service for the Breast Services to the hospital and community with the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your consultant.
o To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyo To participate, sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateo To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policieso To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service planso Core clinical expertise in Breast Surgeryo Experience and knowledge of contributing to a subspecialty service team building as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary teamo Participation in annual appraisal and job planningo Maintain professional development for revalidationo Maintain a teaching and training role for medical undergraduates and postgraduateso Supervisor role to resident and clinical medical staff where appropriateo To undertake regular clinical audit and to keep up to date with evidence-based medicine
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices) dental practices (including four orthodontic) 97 community pharmacies 43 general ophthalmic practices and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To access further information please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please see below links to some additional information:
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
* FRCS/European Boards of Breast Surgery
* 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience in Breast Surgery
* Competence in Breast Surgical Procedures
* Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing subspecialty service
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects
Management
Essential
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
* Willingness to participate in clinical management
Desirable
* Evidence of management training
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