Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery for a fixed period of 6 months (until January 2027) to cover a period of absence.

The post has been created to ensure the high quality provision of oncoplastic services at the Royal Surrey, which will include supporting cancer diagnostic and treatment pathways, as well as supporting the perforator flap service within the department.

The role will involve undertaking both general theatre and outpatient clinics at the Royal Surrey, as well as specialised clinics (including supporting the regional gene carrier service) and providing oncological input to the autologous reconstruction service at Queen Victoria Hospital.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the department to deliver the outstanding care we strive to achieve including achieving bench marked cancer wait times, GIRFT metrics, the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance MDT QA targets and patient reported outcomes in the National Cancer Experience Survey.

Support will be given to contribute to ongoing service improvement projects and to broaden the department's involvement in research activity, both NIHR portfolio studies and locally set up and delivered studies. Mentoring and peer support will be available for any new colleague as they settle into their role within the department.

There is no expectation for the successful candidate to support the General Surgical On Call.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Breast Surgery (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway
• Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Breast Surgery
• Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends

Desirable

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Experience in delivering education
• Ability to support the skin service

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.

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.

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

For any questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director for Breast, Mr Jon Horsnell, j.horsnell@nhs.net