Breast Consultant

King’s Breast Care has been established as a single clinical entity for over 20 years. The department was initially set up to combine surgery and oncology, but now includes Gynae, Endocrine, Plastic Reconstruction, Psychiatric and Psychological liaison, Breast screening assessment, Day Surgery pre-assessment and Physiotherapy. At Denmark Hill (DH) site the unit is co-located with the Screening Assessment Unit for the NHSBSP in SE London. At present we manage 380 breast cancers a year, with 4928 patients seen as new referrals in the last year. The department has developed and become National leaders in Day Surgery for non-reconstructive surgery. Our interests are increasing to cover fatigue management, targeted follow up and formal social assessments

We are currently recruiting for two consultant fixed term posts to join our Breast Care department in the diagnosis and treatment of Breast Cancers at Denmark Hill. These posts will be advertised later this year on a substantive basis, so there is opportunity for progression on to a substantive role.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
1. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant

1. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.

1. Responsible for management of patients from Kings Breast Care within King Health Care Partners to include reconstructive surgery at St Thomas’

1. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D

1. To contribute to the Audit Programme.

1. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Group’s Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.

1. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Kings Breast care services.

1. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is

1. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.

1. To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.

1. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

1. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of

1. To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.