Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Job summaryConsultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon - Permanent Substantive PostApplications are invited for the post of a permanent Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon based at the Great Western Hospital. The Breast Centre is a friendly and forward thinking department with a fully digital environment with 4 Dimensions Hologic Mammography unit. The Breast Centre has also benefitted from the completion of the Radiotherapy Centre which has been opened in recent years. The Breast Centre is also an NHS Breast Screening unit. The Breast team perform well overall in relation to the national Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) and Referral to Treatment standards (RTT).Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work within the Breast team and will join an existing team of three Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons and three Specialty Doctors. The Breast team are well supported by the wider Breast Multidisciplinary team (MDT) which includes Radiology, Radiography, Oncology and Clinical Nurse Specialist support. About usWe are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. DetailsDate posted24 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary

• 113,565 to 150,569 a year
• Per Annum
• ContractPermanentWorking pattern
• Full-time

Reference number249-8206281Job locationsGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. Clinical Duties:To provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Surgery service, and to provide continuing responsibility for care of patientsTo continue to develop Breast surgery services appropriate to the strategic aims of the Trust. To participate in the gold standard one stop Rapid Access Outpatients service for new referrals and also ongoing careContinuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust, including active participation in audit and development of new services if they fit within thefuture planning, case mix and development of the department. Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy. Please find attached the full job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilitiesThe Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. Clinical Duties:To provide a comprehensive Oncoplastic Breast Surgery service, and to provide continuing responsibility for care of patientsTo continue to develop Breast surgery services appropriate to the strategic aims of the Trust. To participate in the gold standard one stop Rapid Access Outpatients service for new referrals and also ongoing careContinuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust, including active participation in audit and development of new services if they fit within thefuture planning, case mix and development of the department. Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy. Please find attached the full job description and person specificationPerson Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFully registered with the GMCCCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview. Intercollegiate Specialty Examination.

Experience

EssentialClinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCTExpertise in full range of Urological conditionsAbility to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsSub-speciality interests will be supported

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFully registered with the GMCCCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview. Intercollegiate Specialty Examination.

Experience

EssentialClinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCTExpertise in full range of Urological conditionsAbility to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsSub-speciality interests will be supportedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreat Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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