About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated surgeon, who is committed to excellence in Clinical breast surgery to join our dynamic team. This post will be for a substantive appointment, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital and becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, mdt and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight.
The breast units carry out both screening and symptomatic assessments, treating over 1000 cancers annually and is an ABS/BAPRAS accredited National Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Training Centre. The Surgical oncology department offers both clinics, MDT and theatre for management of skin cancer and sarcoma. The Breast & Surgical Oncology department participate in numerous national and regional research studies and innovation projects, with an emphasis on device technology and digital health.
Participation in the on call rota for General Surgery is not required but there is a rota for breast surgery on call.
Main duties of the job
This post is a substantive post, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, mdt and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Candidates wishing to work less than 10 PAs are welcome to discuss their requirements with the department, and where arrangements can be made ensuring continuity of care, part time working will be possible.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr. Avi Agrawal, Clinical Lead for Breast & Surgical Oncology, via the unit secretary on 02392 286000 ext 4065
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provides Acute and Specialist Services for more than 650,000 people throughout Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We continue to build a reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff. The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and development.
Job description Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Breast and Surgical Oncology Team as a Consultant Surgeon, offering breast surgery and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity.
A full-time substantive consultant breast surgical post of 10 PA (8 DCC+2 SPA) is available, covering:
Largely based at Queen Alexandra Hospital the successful post holder with deliver Breast Clinics, MDT Meetings and Breast, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Queen Alexandra Hospital but also provide out-patient breast clinics or theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice - Higher professional training in General Surgery/Breast Surgery - FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Desirable
- BSc, MSc, MD or PhD - Fellowship in Breast Surgery
Experience Essential
Clinical Experience
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights - Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship
Desirable
Desirable
- Research Experience - Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant - Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
Additional criteria Essential
<p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Good oral and written communication skills</li><li>Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making</li><li>Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need</li><li>Ability to work in multi-professional teams</li><li>Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints</li><li>Probity</li><li>Effective, confident presentation ability</li><li>Prizes and honours</li></ul>
Desirable
<p><strong>Leadership/Management</strong></p><p><em>Desirable</em></p><ul><li>Formal management training/qualification</li><li>Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement</li></ul>
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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)