Description
Croydon University Hospital Breast Unit receives around 4500 referrals per year and on average diagnoses 250 cancers. The Breast Unit provides a comprehensive range of breast cancer treatments including a full range of oncoplastic techniques and an immediate and delayed breast reconstructive service.
The Breast Unit at Croydon has a comprehensive multidisciplinary team running both a weekly cancer and Benign MDMs. Oncology services are linked with The Royal Marsden, Sutton with an acute oncology service on site at Croydon.
This post will support and develop new services within the breast unit and engage in providing a service to meet the demands of the local population.
The successful applicant should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and participation in clinical trial recruitment. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Job Responsibilities:
- Evidence of Commitment to consultant surgeon responsibilities
- Evidence of Competence in the management of Breast disease
- Evidence of independent operating in the indicator procedures in breast surgery
- Evidence of commitment to clinical audit and research
Requirements:
- Full GMC registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable:
- Post-graduate higher degree (MD / PhD / MBA)
- Undertaken a fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast surgery