Suitable applicants are invited to apply for the post of Senior Breast Oncoplastic Fellow. This is in the first instance a one-year position with the possibility of an extension. The job is based at the Peony Breast Care Unit, Llanelli and is for candidates who are interested in completing their specialist registration in breast surgery through the CESR pathway.

The candidate will join breast and visiting plastic colleagues in a dynamic breast surgical unit. We operate annually on approximately over 300 screening and symptomatic breast cancers.

Llanelli is in a beautiful part of the country. It is located close to the Gower Peninsula with stunning views. There is an abundance of outdoor activities, such as hill walking, coastal cycling paths, sailing and school opportunities. There are also close links to the M4.

This post will commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

To participate in providing, a service for the Breast Services to the hospital and community with the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your consultant.

o To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyo To participate, sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateo To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policieso To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service planso Core clinical expertise in Breast Surgeryo Experience and knowledge of contributing to a subspecialty service; team building as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary teamo Participation in annual appraisal and job planningo Maintain professional development for revalidationo Maintain a teaching and training role for medical undergraduates and postgraduateso Supervisor role to junior and clinical medical staff where appropriateo To undertake regular clinical audit and to keep up to date with evidence-based medicine

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales

Job description
Job responsibilities

To access further information please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• FRCS/European Boards of Breast Surgery

Desirable

• 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Broad based experience in Breast Surgery
• Competence in Breast Surgical Procedures
• Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing subspecialty service

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team and alone

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership attributes

BMJ Ref: BMJ-110719/100-MED-PPH-084