Consultant Breast Surgeon

Join to apply for the Consultant Breast Surgeon role at Venture & Agents Job Summary Wye Valley NHS Trust wishes to appoint a Substantive Consultant Breast Surgeon, to be based at the County Hospital, Hereford. The role is whole‑time (10 PA's) but part‑time candidates may be considered. This post will not include any on‑call duties. Main duties Elective clinical commitments: new patient Breast symptomatic clinic, weekly Breast multidisciplinary meeting (including video link to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Breast Screening Service), elective Breast Surgery/Clinics. Breast Oncoplasty training and experience are essential. Use of the purpose‑built Oncology unit, The Macmillan‑Renton Unit, with attached Radiotherapy wing. Run Breast outpatient clinics in dedicated rooms equipped with ultrasound machines. Support Breast reconstructive surgery service with Plastic Surgeons at QEH, Birmingham. Not expected to undertake elective or emergency children surgical care. About Us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, running Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross‑on‑Wye. The post holder will be required to travel between sites. We are a progressive and forward‑looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with partners to deliver excellent care. More than 3,500 people work for the trust, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural county. We offer a great work‑life balance and a strong commitment to staff development. Details Date posted: 09 December 2025 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 229‑SD‑GT‑7530050 Job locations: Hereford County Hospital, Hereford, HR1 2ER Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in General Surgery (with a Breast Interest) or eligible for Specialist Registration Licence to practise Desirable Higher degree MD/PhD or in final stages of equivalent level of attainment in research publications Experience and Knowledge Essential Wide experience in diagnosis and management of Breast disease Wide experience in procedures necessary to diagnose and treat symptomatic and screen‑detected Breast disease Desirable Independent unsupervised breast reconstruction operating skills Formal breast Oncoplasty and Breast Reconstruction training Independent unsupervised breast Oncoplasty operating experience including contralateral symmetrisation procedures Audit/Quality improvement Essential Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit Participation in a quality improvement programme Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement Audit & Research Essential Understanding and interest in research Ability to appraise research critically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects Evidence of recent research and development activity Enthusiasm for service development and for ‘coal face’ teaching and training of junior staff Desirable Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty Teaching Essential Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates Appraisal and assessment skills Ability to assess clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Academic experience relevant to working within a University teaching hospital and current metabolic research Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrated leadership ability Ability to work in a team Ability to motivate and develop staff of the department Excellent communication skills, oral and written Ability to work under pressure Flexible outlook on working hours Management Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills) Evidence of management and administration experience Awareness of Service Development issues Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided Desirable Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues Management training on an accredited course Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Other requirements specific to the role Proficient in the use of IT systems Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Wye Valley NHS TrustHereford County HospitalHerefordHR1 2ERhttps://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr