Job overview

A full time Consultant Breast Surgeon is required to meet the demand for Breast services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This will be based at Harrogate Hospital. This is a new post to join the two existing Consultants and the Specialist Doctor/CNS team

There will also be opportunity to take on management responsibilities for the department and work with the senior management team. Harrogate District Foundation Trust is a busy DGH providing acute medical and surgical services for Harrogate and the surrounding areas including North Leeds

Main duties of the job

    The post holder will work as part of the Breast and General Surgical Teams to provide a comprehensive Breast Surgical Service, including the assessment, diagnosis and surgical management of patients with benign and malignant breast conditions, and will provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care.

   To participate in the delivery of the one-stop breast clinic model, working collaboratively with radiology, pathology, breast care nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide timely assessment, investigation and diagnosis.

   To undertake outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists and other clinical activities as agreed within the individual job plan, ensuring the effective and efficient use of available clinical capacity

 To participate in the Breast Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), contributing to clinical decision-making, treatment planning and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant national guidance and agreed clinical pathways.

To contribute to the delivery of national cancer waiting time standards and the Trust's elective care objectives, supporting the timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition -  we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.