Breast Physician

This is a full-time, temporary position for a Breast Physician at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, primarily based at King George Hospital. The postholder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for patients attending the Breast Health Unit's (BHU) diagnostic, one-stop, and family history clinics. Responsibilities include history taking, clinical breast examinations, and requesting radiological investigations.

The BHU covers all aspects of breast cancer care, including screening, symptomatic, risk-related care, and reconstructive surgery. The team delivers symptomatic one-stop clinics, breast surgery, oncology services, MDT meetings, and plans to commence a Mastalgia service and provision of Patient Stratified Follow Ups (PSFU).

The Trust operates from two main sites, KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford, with various community services and diagnostic centres.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a high-quality, responsive service to patients within the catchment area
• Act as an autonomous practitioner in managing and providing advice regarding benign breast conditions
• Demonstrate safe critical decision-making in the clinical decision-making process
• Initiate appropriate and timely responses to patient-reported cues

Requirements:

• Full or limited registration with GMC
• At least 3 years of recent experience working in a breast department setting in the UK
• Ability to manage breast new and follow-up clinics semi-independently
• Higher degree or higher surgical or breast-related qualification desirable
• Experience in managing emergency surgical patients desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £63,696 to £76,582 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development and growth