Locum Consultant in Breast SurgeryNHS

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant Breast Surgeon

Start Date: TBC

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity cover

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

The start date of the position will be discussed after the successful interview.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Job description

What You'll do:

• Flexibly respond to the pressures and needs of the services, and to fulfil duties of the agreed weekly job plan.
• Maintain the highest standards of management of breast conditions and disease.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate.
• Wherever possible, emergency breast referrals are managed within the breast unit, during office hours. There is no requirement to participate in the General Surgery out of hours on call rota.

What were looking for:

• You will have responsibility specifically for providing high-quality training within the breast unit alongside colleagues and clinical leads for that area.
• You will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff that work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis
• You will not have a formal Research component to their job plan however all clinicians are expected to actively support ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital, including recruitment to clinical trials.

You should be up to date with Good Clinical Practice and regularly engage with our dedicated Clinical Trials Team.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before 18th October 2026

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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