About this role
Job summary
A full time Consultant Breast Surgeon is required to meet the demand for Breast services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This will be based at Harrogate Hospital. This is a new post to join the two existing Consultants and the Specialist Doctor/CNS team
There will also be opportunity to take on management responsibilities for the department and work with the senior management team. Harrogate District Foundation Trust is a busy DGH providing acute medical and surgical services for Harrogate and the surrounding areas including North Leeds
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Breast and General Surgical Teams to provide a comprehensive Breast Surgical Service, including the assessment, diagnosis and surgical management of patients with benign and malignant breast conditions, and will provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care.
To participate in the delivery of the one-stop breast clinic model, working collaboratively with radiology, pathology, breast care nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide timely assessment, investigation and diagnosis.
To undertake outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists and other clinical activities as agreed within the individual job plan, ensuring the effective and efficient use of available clinical capacity
To participate in the Breast Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), contributing to clinical decision-making, treatment planning and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant national guidance and agreed clinical pathways.
To contribute to the delivery of national cancer waiting time standards and the Trust's elective care objectives, supporting the timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Completed fellowship programme
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Evidence of taking the lead on clinical and non clinical improvement projects
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)