Job overview
The Trust provides a range of breast services; surgery offered includes, but is not limited to, cancer resectional work (mastectomies, wide local excision, SLNB, targeted axillary dissection and ANC) and a wide range of oncoplastic techniques including therapeutic mammoplasties, implant and flap (pedicled) reconstructions as well as breast reductions and risk reducing surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the Breast team consisting of 7 consultants, 4 advanced practitioners and a team of specialist nurses. Duties will include supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, dividing time between the operating theatres, wards, day surgery unit and clinics.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York and Scarborough.
To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s Corporate Induction.
To participate in the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme
To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.
To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
9. Completion of minimum 4-years’ full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
10. Completion of minimum 2-years’ in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
Desirable criteria
11. Substantive NHS experience
12. Experience in Breast Surgery at speciality doctor level in both outpatient and theatre settings
Clinical Practice
Essential criteria
13. Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in breast surgery
14. Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
15. Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
Desirable criteria
16. Able to spot and nurture talent
Team work
Essential criteria
17. Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
18. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
19. Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines