Job summary
- Main area
- Breast surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Part time is considered)
- Job ref
- 279-WTGCONONCBRESUR-508
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint 1 full-time substantive Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery that has become available in the Integrated Breast Service at Worthing Hospital, as part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Less than full time/ part time applicants would be considered.
The Integrated Breast Service sits within the newly formed Cancer Division. The West Sussex Screening Service is one of the busiest units inviting 128,000 women. We receive over 7,500 GP referrals and treating over 900 new breast cancers annually. Symptomatic patients are seen in one stop clinics where triple assessment is carried out. Reconstructive procedures include IBR, LICAP, LTAP, MICAP flaps, complex therapeutic mammoplasties, autologous reconstruction procedures combined with Plastics. RF Localiser is being trialed.
This presents an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of this Service, with innovative pathway redesigns or service models, engaging in a new monthly oncoplastic MDT, building further links with our Plastic Surgical colleagues at QVH, participating in the development of a portfolio of multi-disciplinary and surgical research, participating in undergraduate and postgraduate training, as well that of allied health care professionals.
The Integrated Breast Services Division covers St.Richards Hospital in Chichester, as well as Worthing Hospital, and Preston Park Breast Centre and Princess Royal Hospital, Brighton
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in:
One stop outpatient clinics
Result clinics
Weekly MDT
Theatre sessions
Support teaching & training of medical students, junior doctors & AHPs
National trial recruitment
The service is looking at innovative pathway models and service redesigns, with delivery of key national performance targets.
The service has a good working relationship with the regional plastics service at Queen Victoria Hospital, with monthly representation to the joint plastics MDT.
The service has been actively engaging with implementing Getting Right First Time (GIRFT) recommendations.
There are 6 breast surgeon posts working across both Worthing & Chichester and they have developed a good reputation within the Trust in terms of extending the boundaries of reconstructive expertise. We have a close working relationship with our colleagues at Brighton with Pan-Trust Integrated Breast Services joining Clinical Governance 3-4 times a year.
These are 3 Specialty Doctor posts working across Worthing & Chichester, KSS Higher Specialty Registrars and a Surgical Care Practitioner supporting out-patient clinics, wound check clinics and theatre support.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 & 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 & 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 & Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date2
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
- Dr Rebecca Kampa
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01273 696955 for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Rebecca Kampa, Clinical Director for the Integrated Breast for Brighton, Worthing & Chichester - [email protected]
Katie Beel, General Manager for the Integrated Breast Services for Brighton, Worthing & Chichester – [email protected]
Mustafa Al-sheikh, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester – [email protected]
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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