About this role
Job summary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Base site: Bedford Hospital)
This is a well-established substantive post within an experienced breast surgery team at Bedford Hospital, comprising one Consultant, one Associate Specialist, and one Specialty Doctor. The vacancy has arisen following the retirement of the current post-holder.
The successful appointee will be based primarily at the Bedford site; however, the Breast Unit operates as one part of a single merged service across Bedford and Luton. As the service continues to evolve, there is an increasing expectation that medical staff will integrate their practice across both sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
Undertake regular new patient and follow up clinics at Bedford Hospital
Provide surgical treatment to patients with malignant and benign breast disease.
Prepare for and contribute to the weekly Breast Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meetings
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of breast patients.
Work closely with Breast multi-disciplinary team to manage the Breast patients in their pathway.
Teach and train intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
Contribute to the future development of the joint working strategy of the Unit across the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Have skills in breast ultrasound, or be prepared to undergo training in this regard
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical/Dental registration at time of application.
It is essential for the applicants to have obtained the MRCS or equivalent qualification, and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of the interview.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Closing date: 21.06.26
Assessment Date Week Commencing 13.07.26
Interview Date:20.07.26
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances Essential
Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration Essential
Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on the Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience Essential
Excellent all round experience of DGH work Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience of in Breast Surgery including formal training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region.
Clinical Effectiveness Essential
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD Experience of guideline appraisal Participation in relevant local audits Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
Participation in relevant national audits Training/experience in breast ultrasound
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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bedford South Wing
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)