Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
The closing date is 27 March 2026
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based at Basildon University Hospital.
You will be expected to deliver an efficient Consultant level oncoplastic breast service of the highest possible quality and promote clinical research, trials, and innovation within MSEFT.
You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including breast radiologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, histopathologists, radiographers, clinical nurse specialists and breast-specific health care assistants. The team is supported by an MDT co-ordinator.
Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) is arranged through our established nurse-led open-access follow-up system, supported by an administrator.
The unit is supported by a unit counsellor and lymphoedema therapists. Genetic services are provided through Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Weekly breast MDT are convened in Basildon Thursday 08:00-10:30.
AAC date TBC
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical services in line with the Trust's clinical governance arrangements which is designed to ensure that agreed quality standards are achieved. These requirements include:
To undertake audit of clinical practice within the department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
All Consultants are required to maintain and develop their clinical skills. Individual training and development needs will be identified through an appraisal process. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) and is committed to providing time (1.5PA's) and financial support for these activities.
The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7 days working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at intervals following initial appointment.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Entrance on GMC specialist register
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates
* Comprehensive knowledge of specialty - demonstrated in supporting information
* Training and teaching techniques or formal teaching qualification
* Excellent written communication skills demonstrated through application
* Completed advance communication course
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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