Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and skilled Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our dynamic and supportive team. There are 3 Consultant Breast Surgeons and 2 Specialist Registrars, supported by 5 Clinical Nurse Specialists in breast cancer. There is a close working relationship with the Oncology and Genetics departments at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital. The department offers fast track services, family history clinics and follow up/oncoplastic clinics.

The whole range of breast surgical procedures are offered and are mostly undertaken as day surgery cases; from benign, via (localised) WLE and Oncoplastic procedures to immediate breast reconstructions, with or without axillary surgery (including TAD). Localisation techniques in the breast and axilla include, Magseed, Magtrace, radioisotope and/or Blue Dye.

Implant based and LD reconstructions are offered in house. Other autologous reconstructions are offered in collaboration with Plastic surgeons at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital. Dedicated time has been set aside for an Oncoplastic MDT and most Oncoplastic patients are closely monitored in our dedicated wound clinic.

The department is supported by an outstanding Breast Radiology department, which is also a hub for the National Breast Screening Programme in the region.

The unit participates in national and international clinical trials. We are recruiting to ATNEC, EndoNET and LOLIPOP. We plan to participate in the TADPOLE study.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA job, although equal consideration will be given to candidates wishing to work less than full time. There will be scheduled operating time with a minimum of three all day lists a month, a weekly cancer MDT, as well as a weekly dedicated Oncoplastic MDT. Clinic workload includes fast track clinics, results clinic, follow up/Oncoplastic clinics and possibly oncology follow up clinics.

The aim post is to replace a colleague. The post is ideal for a consultant interested in delivering an outstanding patient centred service to the local population. They are expected to actively participate in recruitment to ongoing clinical trials and departmental development.

Candidates on the Specialist Register, or expecting to be within 6 months or candidates within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR are encouraged to apply.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But do not just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

All Consultant interviews will be performed in person - face to face. If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-066

Job locations

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description Job responsibilities

The Department

There are 3 Consultant Breast Surgeons with 10 Consultant GI Surgeons together with Specialist Registrars, Core Surgical Trainees and Foundation Trainees. The department provides a wide range of in-patient and day case procedures and provides emergency and elective general surgery services as well as subspecialty services in Colorectal, Breast and Upper GI.

We provide services to a population of approximately 260,000, nestled in the Heart of South Yorkshire. Fast track services are provided three days a week. The weekly Breast Cancer MDT is attended either virtually or in person by an Oncologist from the Oncology Team from Western Park Hospital Sheffield. Our Oncologists support tumour downsizing using neoadjuvant systemic therapy (chemotherapy or endocrine therapy) to facilitate breast conservation.

The weekly Breast MDT is followed by a post biopsy and a post-surgery results clinic. Oncoplastic MDT with the surgical and nursing teams takes place on a weekly basis, for both pre and post-operative discussion of Oncoplastic and reconstructive cases. Post operatively, the more complex Oncoplastic/reconstructive surgical cases will be seen in our dedicated wound clinic for close follow up. Furthermore, patients undergoing surgery are seen in a pre-operative consent clinic slot to explore and confirm treatment plan.

More than 95% of procedures are undertaken as a day surgery case. We provide benign breast surgery, simple wide local excisions, a wide range of Oncoplastic procedures and mastectomies with or without immediate reconstruction. Reconstructive techniques offered in house are implant based and LD reconstruction. Other autologous reconstruction techniques are offered in close collaboration with the Sheffield Teaching Hospital Plastic Surgery department. We offer sentinel lymph node biopsy, targeted axillary dissection and axillary lymph node clearance. Localisation techniques in the breast and axilla include, Magseed, Magtrace, radioisotope and/or Blue Dye.

The unit participates in national and international clinical trials. We are recruiting to ATNEC, EndoNET and LOLIPOP. We plan to participate in the TADPOLE study.

We provide nurse-led family history clinics in collaboration with the Sheffield Childrens Hospital Clinical Genetics Department. With the help of the Genetics Department we have successfully implemented fast track genetic testing on the R208 pathway.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a screening hub for the National Breast Screening Programme in the region.

The Post

The aim of the post is to replace a colleague in a busy, thriving department delivering an outstanding patient centred service to the local population. The post is ideal for a passionate and committed consultant with excellent clinical and communication skills. It is a 10 PA post, although equal consideration will be given to candidates wishing to work less than full time.

Other Medical Staff

The department's work is supported by two SAS doctors who work in the breast team. We have both higher specialist training, core training posts and have a highly successful ACP training programme that supports up to Core Trainee level rotas. The breast unit is looking to train an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in breast, to participate in new patient and breast pain clinics and assist in theatre.

Other Support Staff

This post is supported by secretarial, office support and organisationally by a departmental Service Support Manager and Service Manager. There are 3 Clinical Nurse Specialists in breast cancer, a Macmillan Cancer Support worker and a metastatic Clinical Nurse Specialist in breast cancer, supported by a Healthcare Support Worker.

Acute Surgical Unit

The Acute Surgical Unit has bespoke assessment facilities aimed at maximising our Same Day Emergency Care pathways for surgical patients. A senior surgical assessor, separate to the on-call team, reviews patients on presentation. Patients with urgent breast related problems are assessed in the Acute Surgical Unit and will start antibiotic treatment if applicable. The Breast Surgical team aims to see them in the first available new patient clinic to assess and manage the patient.

This is a 10 PA job. There will be planned operating with a minimum of three all day lists per month, cancer MDT and a dedicated Oncoplastic MDT. Clinic workload includes fast track clinics, results clinics and follow up/Oncoplastic clinics.

On-Call

There are no on call commitments for this role.

Education and Training

The successful candidates will have access to all resources currently available in the Trust. This will involve Library and Knowledge Services, e-learning resources, Clinical Skills Training programmes, simulation training and other opportunities.

Consultant mentorship is available for the successful candidate.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will become both a clinical and educational supervisor.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Sub-speciality Training or equivalent
• Oncoplastic Fellowship or significant Oncoplastic experience

Ability and Skills Essential

• Mastery of the techniques employed in theatre
• Excellent Communication Skills

Research and Audit Essential

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Education and Teaching Essential

• Good ability to teach colleagues and resident doctors

Desirable

• Medical Education Diploma or Degree

Qualifications Essential

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
• Please confirm your GMC registration number
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Or
• Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• MRCS specialist qualification or equivalent

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrate effective team working skills
• Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
• Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
• Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
• Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation

Desirable

• MBA or equivalent

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/