University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Company
Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/7/2025
Description
We are seeking to appoint 1 full-time substantive Consultant in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery that has become available in the Integrated Breast Service at Brighton, as part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Less than full time/part time applicants would be considered.

The Integrated Breast Service sits within the newly formed Cancer Division. The West Sussex Screening Service is one of the busiest units inviting 128,000 women. We receive over 7,500 GP referrals and treating over 900 new breast cancers annually. Symptomatic patients are seen in one stop clinics where triple assessment is carried out. Reconstructive procedures include IBR, LICAP, LTAP, MICAP flaps, complex therapeutic mammoplasties, autologous reconstruction procedures combined with Plastics. RF Localiser is being trialed.

This presents an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of this Service, with innovative pathway redesigns or service models, engaging in a new monthly oncoplastic MDT, building further links with our Plastic Surgical colleagues at QVH, participating in the development of a portfolio of multi-disciplinary and surgical research, participating in undergraduate and postgraduate training, as well that of allied health care professionals.

The Integrated Breast Services Division covers St.Richards Hospital in Chichester, as well as Worthing Hospital, and Preston Park Breast Centre and Princess Royal Hospital, Brighton

The Post Holder Will Participate In

One stop outpatient clinics

Result clinics

Weekly MDT

Theatre sessions

Support teaching & training of medical students, junior doctors & AHPs

National trial recruitment

The service is looking at innovative pathway models and service redesigns, with delivery of key national performance targets.

The service has a good working relationship with the regional plastics service at Queen Victoria Hospital, with monthly representation to the joint plastics MDT.

The service has been actively engaging with implementing Getting Right First Time (GIRFT) recommendations.

There are 6 breast surgeon posts working across both Worthing & Chichester and they have developed a good reputation within the Trust in terms of extending the boundaries of reconstructive expertise. We have a close working relationship with our colleagues at Brighton with Pan-Trust Integrated Breast Services joining Clinical Governance 3-4 times a year.

These are 3 Specialty Doctor posts working across Worthing & Chichester, KSS Higher Specialty Registrars and a Surgical Care Practitioner supporting out-patient clinics, wound check clinics and theatre support.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Rebecca Kampa Job title: Clinical Director Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01903 205111

Applicants Are Invited To Visit The Hospital Or To Phone Via Hospital Switchboard On 01273 696955 For Informal Discussion By Arrangement With

Rebecca Kampa, Clinical Director for the Integrated Breast for Brighton, Worthing & Chichester - [email protected]

Katie Beel, General Manager for the Integrated Breast Services for Brighton, Worthing & Chichester – [email protected]

Mustafa Al-sheikh, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester – [email protected]
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