Job summary
*Job Description and Person Specification subject to Royal College Approval*
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Consultant in Breast Surgery to join our dynamic Women's and Children's Service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and contributing to the continued development of our Breast service.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive Breastl care, and help drive service improvement initiatives. The post offers a diverse clinical workload, including Rapid Access, elective and emergency Breast surgery, and opportunities to develop special interest sessions aligned to service needs and your own professional aspirations.
You will work closely with colleagues across Radiology, theatres, and outpatient services to support safe, effective pathways of care and an excellent experience for women and families. The role also includes active involvement in clinical governance, audit, teaching, and supervision of junior doctors and wider clinical staff.
Hours per week: 10.50 PAs
Main duties of the job
Breast Surgery services include symptomatic breast clinics, family history and high-risk assessment clinics, breast imaging and biopsy services, and emergency breast care services. Benign breast operative services, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, are provided at Macclesfield Hospital. Cancer services include diagnostic work up and surgical management of early breast cancers at Macclesfield Hospital. The service is linked with the Southern Sector Manchester Cancer Network with weekly MDT meetings.
About us
NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Job Description and Person Specification subject to Royal College Approval*
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC (General Medical Council) Specialist Register via CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) or CESR (CP) (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)
- FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Desirable
- Experience working at consultant level within NHS
- Published research papers, thesis on breast topics
- Presentations at recognised national meetings
TRAINING
Essential
- Inclusion on General Medical Council's specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Broad experience in Breast Surgery for both screening (in the UK programme) and symptomatic patients working in units with such interests.
- One year training 50% of time with a Surgeon with a special interest in Breast disease
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Essential
- Maintain an interest in teaching and research.
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
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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