Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (Per annum, pro rata)
- Job ref
- 180-CFH-5429
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrookes Hospital
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £76,582,000 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
International Fellow in Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post 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 2026 until 30 September 2027
Post 2 is available to commence 02 April 2027 until 31 March 2028
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 2 years’ experience of General Surgery at Speciality Registrar level (ST3) or equivalent, minimum of 2 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The hospitals involved in this unique opportunity are Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cambridge - UK), the Royal Marsden Hospital (London, Surrey - UK), Fondazione IRCCS Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese (HICC) (Sicily - Italy) and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, (New York - USA).
Rotation A Details:
Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK:
1 October- 2026 - 31 March 2027
Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK:
1 April 2027 - 30 September 2027
Placement Dates - HICC, Siciliy, Italy (1 month):
Approximately October 2027
Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month):
Approximately November 2027
Rotation B Details:
Placement dates - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK:
1 April 2027 - 30 September 2027
Placement dates - Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK:
1 October 2027 - 31 March 2027
Placement Dates - HICC, Siciliy, Italy (1 month):
Approximately April 2028
Placement Dates - Plastic Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (1 month):
Approximately May 2028
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
- Completed a minimum of two years Specialty Registrar (ST3+) or equivalent training in in the UK or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years dedicated experience in Breast Surgery
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable criteria
- EBSQ or Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (University of East Anglia)
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Eleftheria Kleidi
- Job title
- Consultant in Breast Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Eleftheria Kleidi, Consultant in Breast Surgery, Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via email at [email protected].
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