Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery

Job Overview

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

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

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.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What You'll Do:

To flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services, and to fulfil duties of the agreed weekly job plan. Maintain the highest standards of management of breast conditions and disease. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate. Wherever possible, emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit, during office hours. There is no requirement to participate in the General Surgery out of hours on call rota.

What Were Looking For:

You will have responsibility specifically for providing high-quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads for that area. You will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff that work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis You will not have a formal Research component to their job plan however all clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital, including recruitment to clinical trials.

You should be up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.

Additional Information:

You will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 30th June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 20th May 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

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 criteria

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 criteria

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 criteria

Patients First Always Improving Working Together