Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an oncoplastic breast surgeon.  The appointee will join a large team of oncoplastic breast surgeons in one of the busiest breast services in the UK based at the Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital. The Wythenshawe breast service is part of the larger Manchester Breast Service – a single managed service that joined together the breast units from Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital in April 2023 - making The Manchester Breast Service the largest in the UK. 

Main duties of the job

DUTIES OF THE POST

1. To provide a high-quality diagnostic and treatment service to patients with benign and malignant breast disease working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
2. To provide high quality breast surgery to patients including modern oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques.
3. To partake in the National Breast Implant Registry and any other local, regional or national audits/registries and governance initiatives as advised by relevant national professional associations or MFT.
4. To participate in the Breast Unit non-resident on-call rota, 1 week in 14 (no General Surgery on call).
5. To recruit patients to relevant high-quality clinical trials. GCP training will be provided if needed.
6. To provide high quality teaching and training to undergraduate medical students, postgraduate junior doctors, advanced clinical practitioners in training and other health professionals.
7. To engage with on-going service improvements and innovations and be willing to take on extra professional responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.