Job summaryWe are looking to appoint a Consultant Breast Surgeon to work alongside 5 Consultant colleagues in this highly regarded breast service for patients living in the Doncaster and Bassetlaw areas.
The Breast Service includes Breast Screening, diagnosis and management of Benign and Malignant Breast Disease and management of familial breast cancer.
The Breast Service consists of 6 consultant Breast Surgeons (inclusive of this post) and 4 Consultant Breast Radiologists. A fifth Radiologist is being recruited currently. The team of consultants provide services in dedicated Breast Clinics at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (The Jasmine Centre) and Bassetlaw Hospital (The Diana Princess of Wales Breast Screening Unit). The team is supported by Nurse Practitioners, Breast Care nurses and Specialty doctors.
Both units have imaging facilities including digital mammography, ultrasound and vacuum assisted biopsy. We are purchasing new imaging equipment which will support tomosynthesis. Bassetlaw Hospital benefits from a highly rated day surgical unit and Breast Surgery patients at Doncaster are able to use a dedicated day surgery unit within the Women's Hospital. This allows the majority of patients to be managed as day cases.
There is a day surgery unit at Montagu Hospital, Mexborough, for management of minor surgery such as benign lumps, skin lesions, hernias etc. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work in the Breast Units at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital and the day surgery unit at Montagu Hospital, Mexborough. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of a highly regarded breast service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and surrounding areas.
The Breast Service includes Breast Screening, diagnosis and management of Benign and Malignant Breast Disease and management of familial breast cancer.
About usDoncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and well being supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
Per Annum Pro Rota
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number272-8307484Job locationsCross SiteDoncasterDN2 5LTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFRCS (General surgery) or equivalentApplicants must continue to hold a Licence to PractiseYou must be on the specialist register for General Surgery or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments CommitteeDesirableThe European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) in Breast SurgeryRelevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Oncoplastic Breast SurgeryAbility to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialtyDesirableWide based experience in Oncoplastic Breast SurgeryShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsAttendance at a recognised management courseUnderstanding current issues within Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and the future direction of the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHS
Teaching and training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. DesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching courseFormal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomesDesirableEvidence of knowledge of research methodologyCritical Appraisal Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFRCS (General surgery) or equivalentApplicants must continue to hold a Licence to PractiseYou must be on the specialist register for General Surgery or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments CommitteeDesirableThe European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) in Breast SurgeryRelevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Oncoplastic Breast SurgeryAbility to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialtyDesirableWide based experience in Oncoplastic Breast SurgeryShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsAttendance at a recognised management courseUnderstanding current issues within Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and the future direction of the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHS
Teaching and training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. DesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching courseFormal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomesDesirableEvidence of knowledge of research methodologyCritical Appraisal SkillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDoncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FTAddressCross SiteDoncasterDN2 5LTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameDoncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FTAddressCross SiteDoncasterDN2 5LTUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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