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Job overview

We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our MSEFT Breast Services. 

We are supported within dedicated breast units in each of the three acute hospitals, Basildon, Broomfield and Southend.  In 2022 1370 people were diagnosed with breast cancer, making this one of the largest breast units within the UK.

Oncoplastic breast surgery is performed on all sites within a dedicated day surgery unit where the stability of regular anaesthetic, theatre and ward staff support allows for a very high day case rate for all procedures.

Alongside the Breast Unit is the internationally famous St Andrew’s Department of Plastic Surgery on the Broomfield site. There is a healthy working relationship between the breast and plastic surgeons. The breast surgeons perform their own implant and pedicled flap based reconstructions and the plastic surgeons perform up to 300 free flap reconstructions per annum for the local and regional breast units. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the plastic surgeons.

So, if you are looking for your next step in your medical career, we want to hear from you today.

N.B.  we are unable to count Clinical Fellow/Specialty Registrar experience when calculating your salary as per the 2021 Terms and Conditions.

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with breast cancer and the clinical evaluation of patients with breast symptoms.

To share with colleagues, responsibility for the day-to-day management of the department Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary personnel

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.