Overview
In this role you will join a county-wide breast service to deliver expert assessment, treatment and surgical care for breast disease within a multidisciplinary team. You will work across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, contributing to innovative oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery development and service improvements. The post offers a Monday–Friday pattern with no on-call, focusing on clinics, theatre sessions and MDT participation. You will support patient-centred decision making and drive quality of care across Somerset.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working options
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Career development focus
- Blue Light Card benefits
- NHS-specific perks
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert assessment, treatment and surgical care for symptomatic and screening-detected breast disease
- Undertake outpatient activity including one-stop, new diagnosis, reconstructive, surgical planning and postoperative clinics
- Perform regular operating lists with oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures within competence
- Participate in breast multidisciplinary team meetings and support evidence-informed decisions
- Collaborate across the breast team and with oncology, pathology, genetics, and tertiary services
- Provide clear, compassionate information to patients; support informed shared decision making
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with governance
- Contribute to service improvement programmes impacting outcomes, experience, and staff
- Support innovative and sustainable models of breast care aligned with evidence-based practice
- Develop the oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery service (e.g., partial breast reconstruction, perforator flap techniques)
- Use audit, QI methods, and patient feedback to identify improvements
- Contribute to clinical pathways, guidelines and standards
Key requirements
- On GMC Specialist Register, or will obtain CCT in General Surgery within 6 months
- FRCS or equivalent; Primary Medical Degree
- Significant oncoplastic and reconstructive exposure; ability to take full independent responsibility
- Understanding of clinical risk management; analytical/scientific approach
- Ability to mentor medical and nursing staff
- Willingness to travel cross-county and between hospital sites
- Excellent communication and teaching abilities
- Leadership and mentoring
- Team player with collaborative mindset
- Oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery
- Perforator flap techniques (where appropriate)
- Clinical governance and audit
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon in Somerset employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
