Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon

Start Date: TBC

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity cover

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

The start date of the position will be discussed after the successful interview.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • An appropriate higher general surgery qualification (eg. FRCS)
  • Participation in appraisal and revalidation
  • Experience in breast surgery
  • Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
  • Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
  • Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
  • Experience in the management of breast disease

Desirable

  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via (A) – CCT or CESR (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or – CESR or – European Community Rights
  • Evidence of participation in research and service development
  • Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery
  • Membership of other relevant subspecialty associations
  • Specialist breast surgery qualification
  • Postgraduate degree
  • Oncoplastic Fellowship or equivalent

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Living Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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