Job overview

Croydon University Hospital Breast Unit receives around 4500 referrals per year and on average diagnoses 250 cancers. The Breast Unit provides a comprehensive range of breast cancer treatments including a full range of oncoplastic techniques and an immediate and delayed breast reconstructive service. This is enhanced due to a strong partnership with the plastic surgery department at St George’s Hospital, London.

 The Breast Unit at Croydon has a comprehensive multidisciplinary team running both a weekly cancer and Benign MDMs. Oncology services are linked with The Royal Marsden, Sutton with an acute oncology service on site at Croydon. Croydon currently runs 15 clinics per week with a one stop service provided by the designated Bradbeer Breast Imaging Unit.

This post will support and develop new services within the breast unit and engage in providing a service to meet the demands of the local population.

 The successful applicant should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and participation in clinical trial recruitment. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

 For further information please contact Mr Wail Al-Sarakbi, Clinical Lead for breast services on 020 83013405 or w.alsarakbi@ nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

The Breast Unit at Croydon has a comprehensive multidisciplinary team running both a weekly cancer and Benign MDMs. Oncology services are linked with The Royal Marsden, Sutton with an acute oncology service on site at Croydon. Croydon currently runs 15 clinics per week with a one stop service provided by the designated Bradbeer Breast Imaging Unit.

 This post will support and develop new services within the breast unit and engage in providing a service to meet the demands of the local population.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.