Job summary
- Main area
- Brest Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 265-7158276
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northampton General hospital
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
It is essential that the post-holder should hold the FRCS (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.
The successful applicant will be part of a team expanding to 4 Breast surgeons in delivering high quality service in symptomatic and screening Breast disease to the catchment area. This vacancy arises as part of an expansion of breast cancer and reconstructive surgery and creates an opportunity to enhance and develop our services for the community.
The post will suit a candidate who has recently gained their CCT in Breast surgery (and who is on the specialist register).
Main duties of the job
Duties & Responsibilities
- To participate fully in the provision of Breast Services
- To provide highest possible levels of patient care
- To actively remain clinically competent
- To work as an active member of the Breast team
- To work closely with Multidisciplinary teams
- To activate particulate and undertake audit.
- To teach staff/medical students
- To work to all Trust Policies and procedures
- To work flexibly
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week. This consists of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs and 1.5 supporting professional activity PAs. The job plan is subject to annual review with the Clinical Director.
The working day in theatre runs from 08.45 -1.00pm and 1.45pm-6.00pm, with a 30-minute break between the morning and afternoon session for all day lists.
The detailed job plan will be subject to agreement between Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and the appointee. The initial job plan of the post holder is shown below but may be subject to change.
Timetable
An indicative timetable for elective week activities is shown below but is subject to changes during tenure depending on service requirements.
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
AM |
MDT / New Clinic |
New clinic |
Follow Up Clinic |
MDT |
2WW Clinic |
PM |
SPA |
Under 40 clinics |
Admin |
Theatre |
|
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree MD/PhD/MBA
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable criteria
- Completed “Train the Trainers” course of equivalent
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
- Experience in Cancer Management
Desirable criteria
- Oncoplastic Fellowship
- Research undertaken in relevant field
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jamal Harisha
- Job title
- consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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