Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

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Job summary

A prominent NHS trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join their dedicated breast service. The role involves delivering high-quality surgical care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the development of breast care services across the county. Candidates must have a CCT in General Surgery and strong communication skills. This position provides an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art facilities and make a significant impact on patient care in a large healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration with license to practice.
• CCT in General Surgery and on GMC’s Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months.
• Experience in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class clinical service.
• Provide effective leadership to clinical staff.
• Engage in clinical audits and service improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Motivational skills

Enthusiasm

Education

CCT in General Surgery

Full GMC Registration

FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/01/2026 23:59

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Consultant

Job overview

We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our forward-thinking and collaborative breast service within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate surgeon with expertise in oncoplastic techniques to contribute to a county-wide model of care that places innovation, excellence, and patient-centred outcomes at its core.

You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality breast services. The role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a modern, purpose-built clinical environment, with access to advanced surgical facilities and a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a candidate with robust training in oncoplastic breast surgery, outstanding communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative practice. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping the future of breast care across Northamptonshire, contributing to service development, clinical leadership, and the delivery of exceptional patient experiences.

Main duties of the job

The primary clinical responsibilities of the post holder are:

• To ensure the provision and delivery of a first-class clinical service.
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
• To provide specialist breast surgical services for in-patients, day cases and out-patients, with continuing responsibility for the patients and their care and for the proper functioning of the department.
• To support and continue to develop the Oncoplastic/reconstructive aspects of the breast service.
• To contribute to the Breast MDT.
• To activate particulate and undertake audit.
• To actively remain clinically competent.
• To work to all Trust Policies and procedures.
• To work flexibly.

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will join our innovative breast unit to provide comprehensive breast surgical services in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital. This position focuses on the timely diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer, with particular emphasis on oculoplastic procedures.

In 2023, our unit diagnosed 298 patients and provided treatment to 254 patients. The unit offers state-of-the-art facilities having recently benefited a newly built waiting lounge and garden area as well as recent investment in refurbishing breast screening facilities within the unit.

This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who has recently gained their CCT in Breast Surgery and is on the GMC Specialist Register.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details - This is currently pending Royal College Approval

Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• CCT in General Surgery and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration within 6 months
• FRCS or equivalent

Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement

• Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects
• Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
• Completed “Train the Trainers” course or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Training and experience in Breast Surgery including Oncoplastic Surgery
• Experience in Cancer Management
• Oncoplastic Fellowship
• Research undertaken in relevant field
• Evidence of working effectively in a Multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.