Job summary
- Main area
- Breast
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (6 months Fixed Term Contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 427-7820594
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Breast Unit
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Locum Consultant Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in Breast Surgery to join our dedicated and forward‑thinking breast unit at the Royal United Hospital Bath.
This is a specialist post focused solely on the delivery of high‑quality breast surgery services, with no general surgery commitment. You will join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, playing a central role in the care of patients across their diagnostic and surgical journey.
As a Consultant Breast Surgeon, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert clinical input within the symptomatic breast clinic, assessing and managing new and follow‑up patients
- Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient‑centred care
- Leading and supporting the surgical phase of treatment for patients with breast cancer
- Contributing to the smooth running of clinical areas and undertaking the associated administrative duties required to deliver an efficient service
The post will be based entirely at the RUH Breast Unit, offering a focused and well‑supported environment for specialist practice.
You’ll be joining a welcoming and committed team within a well‑established breast service known for its collaborative working, excellent patient care and strong clinical leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their breast surgery expertise within a supportive and progressive environment.
Main duties of the job
The locum will work exclusively within the Breast Unit, with no general surgery commitment. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care throughout the diagnostic and surgical pathways for patients with breast symptoms and breast cancer.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively within a well‑established multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care.
- Contributing to the symptomatic breast clinic, managing both new and follow‑up patients.
- Participating in the surgical phase of treatment for patients with breast cancer, ensuring timely and high‑quality care.
- Supporting the delivery and smooth running of breast clinics and associated services.
The role is based entirely at the Royal United Hospital, within a supportive and highly regarded breast service.
Administrative Duties
Consultants are expected to undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with patient care and the efficient operation of their clinical areas. This includes maintaining accurate documentation, timely communication and contributing to service governance where required.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for a full detailed breakdown of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC/GDC
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months of interview date)
- Completed subspecialist training In Breast Surgery
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality.
- Ability to provide expert opinion in the diagnostic symptomatic breast clinic, to be able to counsel patients appropriately with regards to their treatment options, to able to perform to a high standard relevant surgical procedures expected of a breast surgeon (ie…lumpectomy, wide local excision, wire guided wide local excision, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy and axillary node dissection).
Desirable criteria
- To be able to appropriately assess, plan and counsel patients for complex oncoplastic breast surgery and reconstructive breast surgery.
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
- Richard Sutton
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
List jobs with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Medical and Dental or all sectors