Job summary
- Main area
- Breast
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 8 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-PPFTCONONCSUR-591
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Preston Park
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
FT Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon with an interest in Oncoplastic
NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
Job overview
In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon with an interest in Oncoplastic (ref: 279-PPCONONCSUR-591), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.
The service wishes to appoint 8PA 1-year Fixed Term Consultant Breast Surgeon post with an interest in oncoplastic to support the Integrated Breast team in delivering an excellent service in symptomatic and screening Breast Disease. The service is seeing an increasing population along with increased numbers of newly diagnosed patients. It will provide an opportunity to enhance and develop our local services.
Main duties of the job
It is anticipated that applicants will be proficient in reconstructive surgery/oncoplastic techniques and able to immediately complement the existing service delivery, working with colleagues at Preston Park Breast Centre, Brighton. The candidates will be part of a growing group of oncoplastic surgeons at UHS Sussex who aspire to provide patients with comprehensive surgical options, whilst working closely with our oncologists and radiologists.
The service continues to maintain and build relations with our Plastic Surgical Colleagues at Queen Victoria Hospital, who the service has close links with.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
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Alongside Consultant colleagues provide a comprehensive and patient focused breast surgical service including using the latest reconstructive and onco-plastic techniques.
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Provide highest possible level of patient care.
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Provide a comprehensive multi-disciplinary outpatient service and work closely with the teams.
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To flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services.
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Provide teaching, professional supervision and management of medical students, junior medical staff and allied health care professionals.
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Participate in audits (national and local), quality improvement projects, research
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • FRCS or its recognised equivalent.
- • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- • Intercollegiate Fellowship diploma in General Surgery (or related discipline) with an interest Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
- • Membership of other relevant subspecialty organisations
- • MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- • Able to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery (including of range of reconstructive techniques)
- • Commitment to working within the National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
Desirable criteria
- • Oncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent
- • Experience in pedicled flap procedures and OPS1 & OPS2
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- • Research experience
- • Publications
- • Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Charles Zammit
- Job title
- Consultant Breast Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 446017
- Additional information
N/A
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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