Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Locum Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. This is for 12 months maternity leave cover.
We anticipate the successful candidate will embrace all aspects of the speciality including surgery, audit, research, innovation and education. We welcome candidates who will work to expand the surgical repertoire of the team and drive clinical initiatives.
Main duties of the job
All surgeons practice Oncoplastic breast surgery (including therapeutic mammoplasty), lipo-modelling and immediate breast reconstruction for mastectomy patients with pedicle flaps (LD and TRAM) and implant-based reconstruction with biological mesh.
The breast team is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer and work in close collaboration with 3 consultant Breast oncologists who provide adjuvant treatments and Plastic Surgery colleagues at the Royal Preston Hospital site who provide free perforator flap support
This is a full time 10 PA post consisting of outpatient clinics, theatre time, MDT meetings and associated admin time with SPA.
About us
The Trust is a cancer centre and has a radiotherapy unit based at the Royal Preston Hospital Site. The Central Lancashire Breast Unit, based at the Chorley & South Ribble Hospital site was opened in July 2012.
In the mammography suite there are 2 digital mammogram machines equipped for stereotactic and vacuum assisted biopsies. There are also 2 ultrasound rooms and a further 2 portable ultrasound machines for use in the clinic. Most biopsies are performed by the radiology team under image guidance.New patient breast clinics are run across the week (10 clinics per week) with biopsy results discussed on a Thursday in the MDT meeting.The service treats approximately 330 per cancers per annum. There are 9 dedicated breast surgery theatre sessions per week.There is a well-established breast care nurse team who run both cancer follow-up clinics and results clinics.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
438-MS3146
Job locations
Chorley & South Ribble Hospital
Preston Road
Chorley
PR7 1PP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS Part III
• Inclusion on the specialist register
• Have obtained a higher medical degree (MD or PhD)

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
• Have undertaken an TIG Oncoplastic fellowship in breast surgery for 12 months

Health
Essential

• Physical and mental ability to perform role

Medical Education
Essential

• PgCert in Medical Education

Desirable

• Experience in teaching the undergraduate/Postgraduate students

Management
Essential

• Evidence of commitment to audit
• Involvement in service development
• Well-developed IT Skills

Desirable

• Management course/ certification

Research & Development
Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Continued professional development
Desirable

• Attended recent courses/conferences related to breast cancer management

Attitudes and Skills
Essential

• Commitment to working as part of a clinical team and to work flexibly

Desirable

• Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

Personal
Essential

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples
• Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Good organisation Skills (with examples)
• Car Owner / Driver

Desirable

• Communication skills course completion
• Own Car

Experience
Desirable

• Previously worked at consultant level in oncoplastic breast surgery the UK for at least 12 months

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS Part III
• Inclusion on the specialist register
• Have obtained a higher medical degree (MD or PhD)

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
• Have undertaken an TIG Oncoplastic fellowship in breast surgery for 12 months

Health
Essential

• Physical and mental ability to perform role

Medical Education
Essential

• PgCert in Medical Education

Desirable

• Experience in teaching the undergraduate/Postgraduate students

Management
Essential

• Evidence of commitment to audit
• Involvement in service development
• Well-developed IT Skills

Desirable

• Management course/ certification

Research & Development
Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Continued professional development
Desirable

• Attended recent courses/conferences related to breast cancer management

Attitudes and Skills
Essential

• Commitment to working as part of a clinical team and to work flexibly

Desirable

• Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

Personal
Essential

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples
• Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Good organisation Skills (with examples)
• Car Owner / Driver

Desirable

• Communication skills course completion
• Own Car

Experience
Desirable

• Previously worked at consultant level in oncoplastic breast surgery the UK for at least 12 months