About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP with an Extended Role (GPwER) in Breast Surgery to join the existing Breast Team for 3 sessions per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician with a strong interest in breast disease, cancer pathways and ambulatory assessment to support the ongoing development of the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering family history clinics, supporting the development of a breast pain pathway, assisting with triple assessment clinics for urgent suspected cancer referrals, and contributing to referral triage and pathway optimisation. We are looking for a compassionate, patient-focused and team-orientated individual with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement and an enthusiasm for service improvement and collaborative multidisciplinary working.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver dedicated Family History Breast Clinics, including: Comprehensive family history assessment Risk stratification using agreed regional/national guidance Appropriate onward referral for genetic counselling and surveillance pathways Patient counselling and reassurance Support and develop the Breast Pain Pathway, helping to: Provide timely assessment and reassurance for low-risk patients Reduce unnecessary 2WW referrals Improve patient experience and pathway efficiency Promote evidence-based management strategies Participate in Triple Assessment Breast Clinics for urgent suspected cancer referrals under consultant supervision and agreed governance arrangements, including: Clinical breast examination Interpretation and discussion of imaging findings Supporting patient communication and documentation Coordinating onward investigations and follow-up Assist with triage of breast referrals, including: Prioritisation of urgent referrals Redirecting inappropriate referrals to alternative pathways where appropriate Supporting pathway navigation and clinic utilisation
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience Essential
Qualified GP with full GMC registration On NHS England's National Performers List for GPs Certificate of postgraduate general practice training Experience of delivering GMS/PMS services Evidnce of basic life support (within last 12 months), safeguarding children and safeguarding adults (within last 3 months)
Desirable
Worked as GP principal or salaried within the ICBs served by the service Previous experience working within a breast service or symptomatic breast clinic Understanding of local pathways and services available Experience of supporting ambulatory or rapid assessment clinics Experience of family history assessment and risk stratification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)