Specialty Doctor Breast Surgery

Job title:

Specialty Doctor Breast Surgery

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team providing a one-stop breast service at Bedford. Bedford Hospital has merged with Luton and Dunstable Hospital and as a result, opportunities for training exist across the sites. As a Speciality doctor in Breast Surgery, you would develop skills in assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease and would work with two consultants and a specialist doctor to deliver high quality care, predominantly at the Bedford site. Previous experience in breast disease management would be advantageous. The unit treats 250 cancers per year including screen-detected patients (referred from the Beds and Herts Breast screening unit).Radiology support with mammography, ultrasound and biopsy and urgent Breast MRI service is available. Non-wire localisation is performed with LOCaliser clips, sentinel node biopsy with dual technique and intraoperative specimen x-ray is available.Main duties of the jobThe Bedford unit offers both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction in conjunction with a plastic surgery team. At Luton immediate breast reconstruction (implant or LD), perforator flap partial reconstruction and mammoplasty is performed. The successful application would attend breast lists at Bedford, but would also be able to incorporate Luton breast lists and Bedford plastic lists into their schedule. There would also be an opportunity for breast ultrasound training at Luton if desired.The oncology unit is on site and we have experienced oncologist working between Bedford and Cambridge (Addenbrooke’s Hospital). We actively participate in research and are involved in national trials.About usBedfordshire 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 ValuesWe 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 responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work for 2 consultant Breast and general surgeons (Mr Charfare and Mr Muttalib). You would have a chance to learn management of Breast cancer, including the diagnosis and surgical treatment for screen detected and symptomatic patients. You will be working for the Breast firm and would provide a one-stop Breast service and carry out breast surgery, initially under supervision. The increased number of referrals and the need to see such referrals urgently will require some flexibility with your weekly schedule, which would be a combination of clinic, theatre sessions, administration and MDTs. Some provision of ward rounds as needed would be required. Ward rounds consist of reviewing assessing and planning management and investigations for in patients. In addition ward duties will consist of leading and teaching the junior doctors in the team.The successful applicant would have the opportunity to pursue further personal developments depending on their needs/wishes. These include: attendance at Plastic surgery lists with the team led by Professor Hindocha at Bedford, general and laparoscopic skills in hernia/gall bladder surgery with Mr Charfare, Oncoplastic breast surgical training at Luton and Breast Ultrasound Training at Luton.You will attend both Breast consultants theatre lists at Bedford, (minimum of 2 lists per week). You will have consultant delivered training in theatre and will perform tasks, procedures and operations according to your level of expertise.In addition you will have your own patient list in clinic. These are not always supervised by the attending consultant.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice

Desirable

• Oncoplastic experience

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post

Desirable

• Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.

Desirable

• Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements

Employer details
Employer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBedford Hospital South WingKempston RoadBedfordMK42 9DJAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.SAS023CompanyAbout usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020 following the merger of Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.Previously the hospitals were run by two separate NHS trusts, Bedford hospital NHS Trust and Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals Foundation Trust.By combining the two hospitals we have been able to ensure the clinical sustainability of both sites and ensure that key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics can remain at both sites.Both hospitals deliver a full range of acute hospital services to a population of around 700,000.The new integrated Trust employs a combined workforce of approximately 8,000 staff, the largest NHS employer in Bedfordshire. The hospitals are supported by an army of 500 volunteers whose invaluable work helps the delivery of services.Bedford HospitalWorking at Bedford HospitalThe Trust’s ethos is ‘every patient matters’, our vision is to provide patient focused high quality acute hospital care to meet the needs of our local community and we are constantly working with our staff to find new ways of working to ensure that our vision is achieved.About BedfordWhether you like high-octane thrills or you’re interested in history and the arts, if you want to entertain the family, or simply want to relax and enjoy quiet, unspoilt countryside, come and visit Bedford and north Bedfordshire.The county town of Bedford is in one of England’s smallest counties, flanked east and west by tourist hotspots like Oxford and Cambridge and just a 35 minute train journey from central London.Renowned as having one of the finest riverside settings in the country, enjoy panoramic views of the River Great Ouse from the restored Castle Mound; all that remains of Bedford castle, which was destroyed in the siege of 1224.Bedford Borough is a vibrant area to live in with an abundance of leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic programme of cultural events throughout the year, and providing a wide range of affordable health opportunities, through our quality parks, award winning leisure centers’ and sports development work.The nearby town of Milton Keynes has a large shopping mall and is a short bus or train ride away. Road and transport links are fantastic from Bedford to the whole of the UK and Europe.Luton airport is only 30 minutes by car or direct by train, other airports nearby are Stanstead, Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick, all within 1hour and 30 minutes by train or car.Luton and Dunstable University HospitalLuton and Dunstable University Hospital is a top performing hospital and we are proud to care.The Trust employs a diverse range of people in many different roles. In addition to doctors, nurses and therapy staff we employ people in a variety of other areas including administration, scientists, estates, technicians and support staff who all work together to deliver the best patient care. Our focus on excellence and patient safety remains our highest priority.Staff are our most valuable asset and central to the delivery of safe, effective, excellent patient care.The Trust strives to ensure staff feel valued, empowered, confident, motivated and focuses on developing staff to maximise their potential.As an employee of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital you can take advantage of a number of benefits that are available for all L&D staff which can be .Why work for us?Our way of working at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust is about providing great patient care but it’s also about attracting and retaining excellent staff to provide that care. It’s about the qualities, knowledge and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you expect in return. It’s about sharing common priorities for improvement and embracing our Trust values while caring for our patients but also while working together as colleagues.

Expected salary

£52530 – 82400 per year

Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Job date

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:52:27 GMT

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