Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 180-LOCON-5343
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hills Road
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery (10PAs)
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery (10PAs) at Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
This post is to commence as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the opportunity to join the Breast Surgery team at CUH as a Consultant in Breast Surgery (10PAs), contributing to the delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality breast service.
The role includes responsibility, with consultant colleagues, for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease, including assessment in one-stop clinics, interpretation of imaging and biopsy results, and delivery of evidence-based operative and non-operative care.
The successful candidate will participate actively in multidisciplinary team decision making and contribute to the planning and delivery of surgical treatment, including oncological +/- oncoplastic procedures, in accordance with national and international guidelines and best practice standards.
The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, audit and teaching while demonstrating professionalism, leadership and commitment to efficient use of resources.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in General surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
Working for our organisation
The applicant 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 post holder will join the Breast Surgery team at Cambridge University Hospitals and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred breast service. Working collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients with breast disease, ensuring that care is delivered in line with current national and international evidence-based guidelines and recognised best practice.
A strong commitment to safe, reliable and consistent clinical practice is essential. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, clear communication with patients and colleagues, and careful decision making in both elective and urgent clinical situations. An important aspect of the role is the ability to recognise limits of practice and to seek appropriate advice or support when required, ensuring that patient safety and quality of care remain paramount at all times.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, including radiology, pathology, oncology, nursing and allied health professionals, contributing to collaborative decision making and coordinated patient management. They will support the delivery of efficient clinical pathways while maintaining a compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
The post holder will contribute to maintaining and improving standards within the department through participation in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities. This includes engagement with processes that monitor outcomes, support learning from clinical practice and ensure adherence to professional and organisational standards.
In addition, the role includes contributing to the educational environment of the department through supervision, support and teaching of resident medical staff and students where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to act professionally at all times, demonstrating reliability, integrity and respect for colleagues, patients and the wider healthcare team while working within Trust policies and professional guidance.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential criteria
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Skills
- Specialty Specific Skills
- Commitment to Clinical Governance
- Communication Skills
- Personal Skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
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
- Ms Eleftheria Kleidi
- Job title
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Breast Surgery Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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