Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Surgery and Critical Care Group for a Breast Oncoplastic Fellow. This post will be a 12/12 fixed term contract and will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Clinical sessions within the job plan will be on all three sites so travel time will be built within the job plan.
There is no on-call commitment but the postholder may be approached for advice on emergency patients and should support the General Surgeons with the management of these.
Post-operatively the post holder should be available for contact by the ward in case of complications and should liaise with the General Surgery on-call team when necessary to facilitate patient care.
The post holder will undertake an equivalent to 10PA job plan (40 hrs PW)
The post holder will be supported by the Breast Clinical Team which includes 4 Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons, 3 Middle Grade Doctors, including deanery trainees with ward support from FY doctors and nurse practitioners.
UHMBT has strong ties with Lancaster University and offer great opportunities to get involved with teaching medical students and with research.
We are therefore delighted to offer this great opportunity for an Oncoplastic Fellow to take up this post working in a highly successful, modern department delivering outstanding results in a breathtakingly beautiful part of England.
Arrangements for a visit to the Breast Department can be arranged on request.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will rotate between 4 consultants spending allocated time with each team but flexibility will be allowed to maximise training opportunities.
The post holder may be asked to undertake occasional new patient and routine follow up clinics but the majority of work will be in consultant clinics planning management and in theatres.
The post holder will be expected to attend and present at the multidisciplinary meetings and to organise and present an oncoplastic MDT.
There will be opportunities to teach medical students and to train junior doctors.
The post holder will be expected to undertake and present an appropriate audit and will be supported in pursuing any clinical research they wish to pursue
The post holder will be expected to undertake and present an appropriate audit and will be supported in pursuing any clinical research they wish to pursue. If required, the successful candidate will be supported in their CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) application
This post has no 'on call' or general surgical commitments
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
xc2xa349,909 a year yearly
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-L0470425
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Hospital
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• 2 years minimum experience in NHS breast unit.
• Experience in assessing breast patients and in breast cancer resection.

Desirable

• Experience working with patients on a screening pathway

Education and qualifications
Essential

• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualifications in Breast Surgery.
• Attendance at specialist breast surgery courses and conferences.

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of breast cancer diagnosis and surgical management in the UK.

Desirable

• Evidence of audit or research in breast cancer/surgery.

Teaching
Essential

• Commitment to teaching and training medical students and junior doctors.

Management
Essential

• Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
• Willingness to be involved in service development.
• Computer literacy.

Professional Interests
Essential

• Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of breast surgery

Governance Issues
Essential

• A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
• Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
• Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff
• Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues
• Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
• Ability to travel as required

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• 2 years minimum experience in NHS breast unit.
• Experience in assessing breast patients and in breast cancer resection.

Desirable

• Experience working with patients on a screening pathway

Education and qualifications
Essential

• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualifications in Breast Surgery.
• Attendance at specialist breast surgery courses and conferences.

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of breast cancer diagnosis and surgical management in the UK.

Desirable

• Evidence of audit or research in breast cancer/surgery.

Teaching
Essential

• Commitment to teaching and training medical students and junior doctors.

Management
Essential

• Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
• Willingness to be involved in service development.
• Computer literacy.

Professional Interests
Essential

• Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of breast surgery

Governance Issues
Essential

• A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
• Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
• Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff
• Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues
• Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
• Ability to travel as required