Overview
King's Breast Care has been established for 15 years, bringing together a range of services including Gynae-Endocrine, Plastic Reconstruction, Psychiatric and Psychological Liaison, Breast Screening Assessment, Day Surgery Pre-assessment, Physiotherapy, and Fatigue Management. The department co-locates the Screening Assessment Unit for the NHSBSP in Southeast London and currently manages approximately 210 breast cancer cases per year. The team has developed and become national leaders in Day Surgery for non-reconstructive breast surgery, with growing involvement in fatigue management and formal social assessments.
We are expanding our consultant team to accommodate changes in junior hospital doctor support. We have two breast care nurses who provide support and counselling to women with breast problems, ranging from benign conditions to metastatic breast cancer, and they work closely with the nurses in breast screening assessment.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will participate in clinics, operating sessions, and inpatient care for breast patients at Kings College Hospital and will work closely with all Consultant staff.
* Engage in administrative duties such as the appropriate management of investigation results and facilitating the efficient use of theatre time.
* Participate in and supervise case preparation and presentation at the weekly Multidisciplinary Meeting.
* Take part in the Directorates monthly audit sessions, including the preparation and presentation of clinical audit projects.
* Participation in ongoing clinical research projects within the department will be encouraged.
* Attend the Directorates monthly audit and journal club sessions, contributing to the preparation of clinical audit projects and reviewing articles from peer-reviewed journals.
* The work intensity of all posts for doctors in training is subject to continuous review in accordance with the Junior Doctors Contract, with regular monitoring of hours expected.
* Lead, coach, and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
* Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each team member has clear objectives and development plans.
* Ensure the team complies with all statutory and mandatory training, as well as professional training requirements, keeping all certifications up to date.
* Manage team absences, including sickness, in line with Trust policy, ensuring appropriate return-to-work meetings are conducted, e-rosters are updated, and productivity is maintained at a high level.
* Identify and fill vacancies within the team in accordance with the Trust's recruitment policy and processes.
* Identify talent and support internal talent management processes to attract, retain, and succession plan for your people.
* Regularly review the skills mix within the team to identify opportunities for maximising resource utilization and ensure job descriptions remain current.
* Promote and maintain the wellbeing of the team, fostering a culture of zero tolerance for bullying and harassment.
About the Trust
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest and busiest teaching trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, around 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff across five main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services and specialist services from Kings College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. The Trust is committed to Sustainable Healthcare and has set net zero carbon targets for 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus).
Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. The closing date is provided as a guide; vacancies may close early due to high application volumes. Submit applications early to avoid disappointment.
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