Job summary
The post is for a fixed Term of 6 months with the Breast Department . The role is Covering predominantly Out Patients Clinics over 5 days a week . working within the Breast team that are based cross site.
Main duties of the job
Consultant Clinics in an outpatient clinic setting based over 5 days a week.
There is an expectation to cover for colleagues across site and on occasions .
Within the support of the team made up of consultant colleagues, Speciality Registrars, and Specialist Nurses.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join a forward- thinking Breast Department with a wide range of sub-specialist interest and skills. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics and have exposure to elective surgery.
The four Breast Surgeons do not participate in the general surgical on call service. Cover for the Breast in-patients at night and weekends is currently provided by the on-call General Surgeons. Emergency pathways have been developed for the care of common Breast emergencies.
The Breast Department is a cross site team based at the Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, where elective surgery is delivered at both acute sites. Conquest Hospital supports high risk and emergency surgery and is supported by a 30 bedded Surgical Assessment Unit incorporating a short stay (48 hour) area. There is also a 28 bedded general surgery ward which houses the general surgery and breast inpatients as well as a shared day case ward. There is an ICU and HDU on site.
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Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Inclusion to the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from Recognised medical School. FRCS in good standing with Royal College . Intercollegiate Board Exam
Right to work
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Breast Surgery in recognised Breast Units in the UK.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and research.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills, able to work in team Environment and ability to work with Colleagues in other Specialties.
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, surgical trainees, nursing staff and other professional groups
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.
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Main base - Requirement to work Cross Site at Eastbourne
The Ridge St Leonards On Sea
Hastings
TN37 7RD