Consultant Breast Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive breast surgery consultations and clinical care.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with benign and malignant breast conditions.

• Evaluate breast lumps, breast pain, nipple discharge, and other breast-related symptoms.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, imaging, pathology, and patient preferences.

• Perform breast surgical procedures for benign and malignant conditions, as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise.

• Manage patients diagnosed with breast cancer, including surgical planning and treatment coordination.

• Perform breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy where indicated.

• Assess patients for oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery options, coordinating with plastic surgeons when required.

• Review and interpret breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, alongside relevant pathological investigations.

• Participate in multidisciplinary breast cancer meetings and collaborate with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.

• Provide pre-operative assessment, post-operative care, and management of surgical complications.

• Counsel patients regarding diagnoses, surgical options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.

• Provide follow-up and surveillance care for patients following breast surgery and cancer treatment.

• Support early detection, breast screening, and patient education initiatives.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records.

• Stay up to date with current breast surgery guidelines, surgical techniques, and advances in breast cancer management.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in General Surgery or Breast Surgery, as applicable to the licensing authority’s requirements.

• Fellowship or recognised advanced training in Breast Surgery preferred.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Breast Surgery.

• Significant experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of benign and malignant breast conditions.

• Proven experience in breast cancer surgery and multidisciplinary cancer care.

• Experience in breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy; oncoplastic surgery experience is an advantage.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary breast care environment.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Breast Surgery and the management of breast diseases.

• Comprehensive knowledge of breast cancer diagnosis, staging, and surgical treatment.

• Proficiency in breast surgical procedures and perioperative patient management.

• Ability to interpret breast imaging and pathological findings in collaboration with relevant specialists.

• Experience in multidisciplinary breast cancer treatment planning.

• Strong clinical judgement and surgical decision-making abilities.

• Excellent patient communication and counselling skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and high-quality surgical care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, surgical experience, and professional background.