About this role
Job summary We would like to invite candidates to apply for a Specialty Doctor role to join the Breast Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital on a permanent basis. The focus of the role will be to ensure that national and local targets are met managing the rising cancer 2 week wait referrals and treatment to target times. You will join an existing team of two Oncoplastic Surgeons, an Associate Specialist, two Trust Doctors, and three Breast Radiologists. The post holder should demonstrate ability to work flexibly and within a team.
Main duties of the job This opportunity would ideally suit someone looking to further their career and scopes of practice with the possibility to work towards the specialist register via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR). The department has an excellent reputation for supporting specialty trainees and providing the knowledge and support required.
The Breast Unit houses both the symptomatic service and the Epping Breast Screening Service.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The specialty doctor in breast surgery will provide high quality, patient centred care as part of the multidisciplinary breast team. The post holder will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. They will support elective and outpatient services whilst participating in multidisciplinary meetings, local clinical governance, education and service development.
The role offers opportunities to develop specialist breast surgery skills, including complex oncoplastic techniques, and contribute to delivering an efficient, evidence-based breast service.
The post suits a Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery with experience to run breast clinics (rapid diagnosis one stop, results and follow up) and support the breast theatre lists. The focus will be to work collaboratively with the existing team and to manage the rising cancer 2 week wait referrals and treatment to target times. Of note, this post has no General Surgery commitments.
Clinical governance is an essential component of this role. The appointee will be expected to contribute and participate in governance activities in depth and breadth, including audit and quality improvement projects. A strong desire to improve governance standards is essential.
The post-holder will have an overriding duty of care to patients and will be expected to comply fully with best practice standards and local guidelines.
The post holder will be required to help raise the profile of the service and is expected to carry out teaching and contribute to the post graduate and continual medical education activities to the local hospital and beyond.
The post-holder will be accountable to Divisional Medical Director and Medical Director. The appointee will be required to work on two different sites: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. The job plan includes direct clinical care (DCC) such as clinics, theatre lists, patient administration, inpatient care, ward rounds, ward referrals, MDT and supporting professional activity (SPA).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent qualification MRCS or equivalent Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application
Desirable
Higher Degree
Experience Essential
Current NHS experience of triple assessment of breast disease Experience of working within a breast MDT Experience of interpreting breast imaging reports in clinic Experience of communicating benign and malignant diagnoses to patients Experience performing breast procedures, such as: Core Biopsy Fine needle aspiration Experience in breast cancer follow-up and survivorship clinics Experience contributing to service improvement or audit Broad experience in breast surgery Competence with managing breast surgery patients in the pre and post operative setting
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)