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To develop and provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Surgical Service to the patients of County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Main Duties of the Job The post advertised is for a new substantive oncoplastic breast post.
The post will not attract general surgery on-call duties.
Breast oncoplastic (ISCP, CCT) training is essential, fellowship experience is optional.
Taking this into account, it is proposed that a successful candidate will spend most of their programmed activities working Trust wide, at either Darlington Memorial Hospital or University Hospital of North Durham.
It is expected that the role would involve programmed activities at other hospitals within the Trust such as Bishop Auckland Hospital (pending Elective hub approval and joint working with plastic surgery for appropriate cases such as free flap reconstruction).
Four surgeons are supported in providing a breast service to a population of approximately 650,000 by the expected MDT members including three plastic surgeons.
The trust is currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
Job Responsibilities The post holder will work Trust wide and will provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Service to the patients of County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to offer advice on patients to consultants in other disciplines when requested.
The post holder will be required to cover for Consultant colleagues in the breast service during normal periods of leave.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contribution to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and where appropriate nationally.
The post holder will be required to participate in medical audit and to act on the recommendations arising from such audits.
Opportunities for involvement in appropriate research programmes approved by the Trust's ethics Committee in accordance with the policies laid down from time to time by the Department of Health and NHS England.
Collectively responsible for coordinating individual activities in order that the particular service operates effectively.
Accepting management responsibilities as mutually agreed between the Consultants and Chief Executive.
The post holder will be responsible to the Chief Executive in respect of the reasonable and effective use of Hospital resources and staff.
Person Specification Experience Specialist oncoplastic breast training (ISCP/CCT) and training in oncoplastic breast units.
Independent in non-wire localization for impalpable breast lesions.
Independent in localized targeted axillary node dissection.
Independent level 1 and 2 oncoplastic techniques.
Independent for chest wall perforator flaps for partial breast reconstruction.
Independent in nipple sparing mastectomy technique with implant/expander reconstruction.
Independent in lipomodelling and applications in oncoplastic breast surgery.
Exposure to latissimus dorsi flap based breast reconstruction.
Experience in one stop breast care provision.
Qualifications Registered medical degree & Specialist registration general surgery UK or within 6 months of CCT.
FRCS or equivalent.
Special Skills and Knowledge Good clinical skills including current breast pathways and related therapies.
Previous active involvement in audit.
Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses.
Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness work.
Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties, good interpersonal skills.
Willingness to develop an oncoplastic breast service and modernization of the breast service.
Statutory Registration GMC registration.
Special Requirements Ability to work Trustwide.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX #J-18808-Ljbffr