Job summary
Applications are invited to the post of a Breast Trust Grade Registrar (6 months) based at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is intended for someone who has completed basic surgical training with attainment of MRCS.
This post is an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to gain more experience within the speciality of Breast to improve their competitiveness at National Selection for higher training.
The post will involve supporting one-stop (triple assessment) urgent suspected cancer clinics, assisting in theatre lists, and attending MDT meetings and presenting, as necessary.
The department of Surgery at Ashford and St Peter's is a friendly and dynamic one. Working as a member of the team the successful candidate will provide a high-quality service that aims to deliver excellent patient care.
There is also a requirement to work the General Surgery on-call rota at St Peters Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- To conduct daily ward rounds with the medical team, review patients and formulate appropriate clinical plans.
- To be part of the seven day working model adopted by the Trust.
- To be part of the emergency on call rota
- To ensure continuity of a high standard of care, assessing the health needs of the patients and taking appropriate actions including:
- Ordering of diagnostic tests.
- Making and receiving referrals.
- Discharging patients within agreed protocols.
- To provide advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis through to treatment.
- To accept responsibility for own caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care recorded, which reflects the assessments undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made, ensuring clear documentation in the patient's records.
- To be actively involved in in-patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
- To assess patients in the surgical pre-assessment clinic and arrange appropriate investigations including radiological imaging.
- To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their in-patient stay for the information of their family practitioner.
- To carry out procedures which will include:
- Venepuncture
- Intravenous cannulation
- Blood gas sampling and analysis
- ECG
- To work with the supervising surgeon('s) to ensure appropriate medications are prescribed to patient
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 to £67,325 a year plus additional rota payments and £149 HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-MD2271-GK
Job locations: St Peters Hospital Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- be expected to participate in the middle grade 1:10 24 hour non-resident on-call. This may be subject to change to adapt to the needs of the service.
- always be supported by a consultant on-call who will undertake daily ward rounds and support the junior team in managing inpatients.
- be expected to work flexibly to support the service. This will include regular Breast theatre lists and clinics.
- form part of the Breast MDT and will be expected to prepare and present cases at the weekly meeting which will be used as an educational and development opportunity.
- be expected to work with other speciality teams across both Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals to provide an efficient and effective service for inpatients, day-case and outpatient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
- MBBS or equivalent MRCS
Desirable
- MSc, MD or other higher degree
Clinical Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Previous Breast experience with ability to manage common emergencies like scrotal explorations and stent insertion.
Desirable
- Have completed a minimum of 6 months experience in Breast Surgery
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrlSP
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 details
Employer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Peters Hospital Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager – Breast
Emma Cowles
emma.cowles1@nhs.net
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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