Consultant in plastic and reconstructive surgery focused on microvascular breast reconstruction, joining the breast and oncoplastic team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post is to lead and grow a DIEP reconstruction service that currently performs about two operations a month, on a 10 PA job plan. The team runs an oncoplastic multidisciplinary meeting, established for over 13 years, that draws referrals from across a wide part of the south west. It suits a well-trained DIEP surgeon who wants to build a regional service.
What the job involves
- Lead, consolidate and expand the DIEP microvascular breast reconstruction service
- Grow DIEP activity from about two reconstructions a month and develop the regional service
- Deliver complex breast reconstruction within the oncoplastic multidisciplinary team and referral pathway
- Take part in the oncoplastic MDT, which includes consultants from referring centres
- Maintain enhanced recovery pathways, with discharge on day 3 or earlier after DIEP reconstruction
- Work with experienced reconstructive specialist nurses to provide continuity of care
- Collaborate across specialties with the breast consultant team
What’s required
Experience
- Well-trained DIEP surgeon
- Special interest in microvascular breast reconstruction
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent team-working skills
What’s offered
- Funding for qualifications such as a care certificate, degree or leadership course
- Days off to study, CPD and rotational placements
- 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
- Occupational health, counselling and onsite wellbeing activities
- Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies
- NHS Pension scheme
- Staff discounts, Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
- Salary sacrifice options including nursery, car lease and cycle to work schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
