Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of benign and malignant breast conditions

• Perform breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy for appropriate breast cancer cases

• Perform advanced oncoplastic breast-conserving procedures

• Undertake complex breast reconstruction and symmetry procedures within the scope of clinical expertise

• Manage patients with early-stage and locally advanced breast cancer

• Develop individualized surgical treatment plans based on tumour characteristics, patient factors, and multidisciplinary recommendations

• Participate in multidisciplinary breast cancer meetings and contribute to treatment planning

• Collaborate closely with medical and radiation oncology teams throughout the patient’s treatment pathway

• Work closely with radiologists and pathologists to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

• Collaborate with plastic surgeons where complex reconstructive procedures are required

• Manage benign breast conditions and undertake appropriate surgical interventions

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, counselling, and informed consent

• Provide post-operative care and monitor patients for complications and recovery

• Support breast screening, early detection, and cancer prevention programmes where required

• Participate in breast cancer survivorship and follow-up programmes

• Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow-up care

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives

• Contribute to departmental service development and the continuous improvement of breast surgical services

• Support teaching, training, and mentoring of junior doctors and surgical trainees where required

Qualifications

• Board certification in General Surgery with recognised subspecialty training in Breast Surgery or Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

• Recognised specialist qualification from an appropriate accredited medical board or professional authority

• Tier 1 qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification

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

• Extensive clinical experience in breast oncology and breast-conserving surgery

• Demonstrated experience in advanced oncoplastic breast procedures and complex breast surgery

• Strong experience managing benign and malignant breast conditions

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

• Required specialty/title: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery – Consultant

Required Skills

• Advanced expertise in breast oncology and oncoplastic breast surgery

• Breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy

• Advanced oncoplastic breast-conserving techniques

• Complex breast reconstruction and symmetry procedures

• Management of benign and malignant breast conditions

• Surgical management of breast cancer

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary breast cancer care

• Excellent clinical and surgical judgement

• Strong technical and operative skills

• Ability to develop individualized surgical treatment plans

• Excellent patient counselling and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary breast care team

• Strong collaboration with oncology, radiology, pathology, plastic surgery, and genetics teams

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality cancer care

• Strong clinical governance, teaching, and service development skills

Compensation

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