- Job Description and Person Specification subject to Royal College Approval*
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Consultant in Breast Surgery to join our dynamic Women’s and Children’s Service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and contributing to the continued development of our Breast service.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive Breastl care, and help drive service improvement initiatives. The post offers a diverse clinical workload, including Rapid Access, elective and emergency Breast surgery, and opportunities to develop special interest sessions aligned to service needs and your own professional aspirations.
You will work closely with colleagues across Radiology, theatres, and outpatient services to support safe, effective pathways of care and an excellent experience for women and families. The role also includes active involvement in clinical governance, audit, teaching, and supervision of junior doctors and wider clinical staff.
Hours per week: 10.50 PAs
Breast Surgery services include symptomatic breast clinics, family history and high-risk assessment clinics, breast imaging and biopsy services, and emergency breast care services. Benign breast operative services, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, are provided at Macclesfield Hospital. Cancer services include diagnostic work up and surgical management of early breast cancers at Macclesfield Hospital. The service is linked with the Southern Sector Manchester Cancer Network with weekly MDT meetings.
NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year’s experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
- Job Description and Person Specification subject to Royal College Approval*
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
