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Specialty Doctor in Breast Surgery

On-site in York·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 a year

About £3,960 - £5,800 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, York
Experience
4+ years
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 25 November
Holiday
27 days holiday
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
  • Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
  • Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
  • European ALS
  • Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in breast surgery
  • Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
  • Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
  • Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines

Nice to have

  • Substantive NHS experience
  • Experience in Breast Surgery at speciality doctor level in both outpatient and theatre settings
  • Able to spot and nurture talent

Education & certifications

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).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

The role

The Trust provides a range of breast services; surgery offered includes, but is not limited to, cancer resectional work (mastectomies, wide local excision, SLNB, targeted axillary dissection and ANC) and a wide range of oncoplastic techniques including therapeutic mammoplasties, implant and flap (pedicled) reconstructions as well as breast reductions and risk reducing surgery.

The successful candidate will join the Breast team consisting of 7 consultants, 4 advanced practitioners and a team of specialist nurses. Duties will include supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, dividing time between the operating theatres, wards, day surgery unit and clinics.

What you'll do

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York and Scarborough.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

For more information please see the job description attached

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Date posted

11 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

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