Job summary
A full time Consultant Breast Surgeon is required to meet the demand for Breast services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This will be based at Harrogate Hospital. This is a new post to join the two existing Consultants and the Specialist Doctor/CNS team

There will also be opportunity to take on management responsibilities for the department and work with the senior management team. Harrogate District Foundation Trust is a busy DGH providing acute medical and surgical services for Harrogate and the surrounding areas including North Leeds

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Breast and General Surgical Teams to provide a comprehensive Breast Surgical Service, including the assessment, diagnosis and surgical management of patients with benign and malignant breast conditions, and will provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care.

To participate in the delivery of the one-stop breast clinic model, working collaboratively with radiology, pathology, breast care nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide timely assessment, investigation and diagnosis.

To undertake outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists and other clinical activities as agreed within the individual job plan, ensuring the effective and efficient use of available clinical capacity

To participate in the Breast Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), contributing to clinical decision-making, treatment planning and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant national guidance and agreed clinical pathways.

To contribute to the delivery of national cancer waiting time standards and the Trust's elective care objectives, supporting the timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients

About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 421-MS-4062K

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Evidence of taking the lead on clinical and non clinical improvement projects

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• Completed fellowship programme

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Urology Consultant - Care Group Clinical Lead, Rachel Morrison, rachel.morrison14@nhs.net

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