Specialty Doctor Breast

This is a breast surgery specialty doctor post providing

services for residents within the catchment area of County Durham and

Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but the

role may involve programmed activities across the Trust.

The post will be based around the sessions of two breast

consultants and will be expected to comprise elective in-patient and day case

surgery, general and specialist out-patient clinics & MDT working. The Department has a commitment to the career

progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects

of the post which will be developed within the post..

Main duties of the job

Be

responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop

Clinic.

Be given

opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by

assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.

Participate

in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.

Attend

all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.

Hours of

work may vary according to Clinical need.

Be

expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional

circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties

so far as is practicable.

Continue

to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.

Participate

in clinical audit projects within the Department.

Perform

administrative duties in a timely fashion.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

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Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year

MC75 per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-26-0012

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in theatre and Carry out One

Stop Clinics as well as Follow up clinics participate in the family history

stream in keeping with their experience. The post holder will participate in

MDT and Governance

Active participation in audit and teaching expected.

Be

responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop

Clinic.

Be given

opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by

assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.

Participate

in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.

Attend

all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.

Hours of

work may vary according to Clinical need.

Be

expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional

circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties

so far as is practicable.

Continue

to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.

Participate

in clinical audit projects within the Department.

Perform

administrative duties in a timely fashion.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in theatre and Carry out One

Stop Clinics as well as Follow up clinics participate in the family history

stream in keeping with their experience. The post holder will participate in

MDT and Governance

Active participation in audit and teaching expected.

Be

responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop

Clinic.

Be given

opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by

assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.

Participate

in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.

Attend

all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.

Hours of

work may vary according to Clinical need.

Be

expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional

circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties

so far as is practicable.

Continue

to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.

Participate

in clinical audit projects within the Department.

Perform

administrative duties in a timely fashion.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent one stop experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• MRCS or Equivalent

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Proven ability to work well within a team.

• Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good discipline and motivation.

• Able to make all travel requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Independent one stop.
• Independent clinic new, follow up, abcess pathway
• Audit skills
• Evidence of previous clinical Audit
• Teaching skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent one stop experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• MRCS or Equivalent

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Proven ability to work well within a team.

• Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good discipline and motivation.

• Able to make all travel requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Independent one stop.
• Independent clinic new, follow up, abcess pathway
• Audit skills
• Evidence of previous clinical Audit
• Teaching skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in theatre and Carry out One

Stop Clinics as well as Follow up clinics participate in the family history

stream in keeping with their experience. The post holder will participate in

MDT and Governance

Active participation in audit and teaching expected.

Be

responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop

Clinic.

Be given

opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by

assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.

Participate

in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.

Attend

all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.

Hours of

work may vary according to Clinical need.

Be

expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional

circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties

so far as is practicable.

Continue

to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.

Participate

in clinical audit projects within the Department.

Perform

administrative duties in a timely fashion.

Experience

Essential

• Independent one stop experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• MRCS or Equivalent

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Proven ability to work well within a team.

• Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good discipline and motivation.

• Able to make all travel requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Independent one stop.
• Independent clinic new, follow up, abcess pathway
• Audit skills
• Evidence of previous clinical Audit
• Teaching skills