Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Job summary

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon with a responsibility in Breast Services for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The main focus of this Consultant post at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is to maintain the Consultant surgeon membership of the specialist multidisciplinary breast team, which is located at the City Hospital Campus.

The post holder will be able to deliver a clinical service in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. At the same time opportunities will be provided for continuous professional development and to encourage active participation in the joint lists and Oncoplastic forum / MDT.

Main duties of the job

The Breast Services activities are concentrated in two main areas: the symptomatic service for GP referred patients and the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The Oncoplastic Breast Surgery service within Breast Services provides standard diagnostic and therapeutic surgery, as well as a comprehensive reconstructive surgery service (working closely with the Plastic Surgeons). The Breast Service is multidisciplinary and includes, under a single management team, surgeons, radiologists, specialist nurses (breast care nurses and nurse practitioners) and ACP’s (advanced care practitioners), diagnostic radiographers, waiting list coordinators, MDT coordinators and administrative/clerical staff. We have long established and frequently reviewed clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professional Qualifications/Development

Essential

  • FRCS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher professional degree in breast related topic

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Evidenced oncoplastic operative skills
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
  • At least 12 months UK experience

Desirable

  • Formal oncoplastic fellowship
  • Experience in Family History and Genetics

Other requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
  • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Able to work in a team
  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
  • GCP certification

Desirable

  • Original Research
  • Publications in Breast related topic
  • Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

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