We are currently looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow in breast surgery at St Bartholomew's Hospital.

This post is to commence as soon as possible and will run for a period of 6 months in the first instance. At Barts Health, we provide a comprehensive range of services to patients with breast problems, both benign and malignant.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with a vibrant and forward looking team to provide day to day care to the diverse population of North Central and East London. There are also exciting opportunities to be involved in several 'patient experience initiatives and more formal audit and research projects.

There will be ample opportunity to further clinical and operative skills through exposure to a range of cases including complex reconstruction surgery and salvage surgery. There is a broad range of clinics for the post holder to gain exposure to from daily one stop clinics, routine follow up and oncoplastic clinics and of particular interest will be our family history clinic which is one of the few remaining such clinics in London.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment'

Main duties of the job

The post holder will aim to deliver high quality care with the help of the existing surgical teams.

The post holder will participate in clinics, operating sessions and inpatient care for breast patients at Barts and will work with all the consultant staff.

The post holder will be involved in administrative duties such as management of investigation results and organising the theatre list and associated tasks.

The post holder will participate in case preparation and presentation at the weekly multidisciplinary team meeting (MDM)

The post holder will observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.

The post holder will participate in the department's monthly audit sessions, including preparation and presentation of clinical audit projects.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The breast unit works long days Monday through Friday inclusive. There is no weekend or on call commitment.

We run several twilight theatre sessions each week that finish at 20:00 and the post holder will be expected to cover at least one of these lists a week. Time will be offered in lieu of this extended day.

Barts Health NHS Trust reserves the right to change the parameters of the standard working week, the number of hours additional duty you are required to undertake and the area in which you are required to undertake it, in the light of the requirements of the service.

Barts Health NHS Trust will endeavour to give as much advance notice as possible of such change. In the event of a change in the number of additional duty hours you are required to undertake your pay will be adjusted appropriately.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• MRCS

Knowledge Clinical Expertise in Specialty / Sub-Speciality
Desirable

• Previous experience of Breast disease and surgery

Training Expected Management / Audit Experience
Essential

• Completion of Foundation Training
• Experience of Clinical Audit

Academic Achievements Research / Publications
Desirable

• Journal publication
• Conference presentation

Personal Skills
Essential

• Strong team worker
• Self motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills

259-MED613SBH