Job overview

Applications are invited for the posts of International Fellow in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast equivalent to Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+).

There are two posts available:
Post 1 is available to commence 01 October 2025 until 30 September 2026
Post 2 is available to commence 02 April 2026 until 31 March 2027

This International Fellowship has been established in memory of “Mr Guidubaldo Querci Della Rovere FRCS, Comm OMRI” who was a Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Marsden Hospital where he pioneered Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast. He dedicated the final years of his career to providing support and training for young doctors who wish to specialise in this field.

The International Fellowship will continue this legacy and provide a 14 months residency in four of the world’s leading Units involved in the comprehensive diagnosis and management of breast cancer. 

Main duties of the job

These posts are intended for Breast Surgery Trainees seeking further dedicated training in specialist breast reconstruction and more advanced oncoplastic procedures. The incumbent is also expected to contribute significantly to current departmental research, audit, and teaching, as well as to lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.

In order to be considered for the post applicants must meet the following essential criteria: MRCS or equivalent, minimum of two years’ experience of General Surgery at Speciality Registrar level (ST3+) or equivalent, minimum of two years dedicated experience in Breast Surgery. Experience of research and audit is desirable. 

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition in, but accreditation by the European Breast Surgical Oncology Certification Group (BRESO) is currently being sought.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

Working for our organisation

The applicants must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.