Clinical Fellow in Breast Surgery; MT

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow to complement our established and experienced Breast Surgery team.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust houses a purpose-built breast unit where radiologists and surgeons work jointly to ensure a one stop service as is possible. The unit has an excellent reputation for high quality patient care and we are proud of the first-class breast imaging service the Trust provides covering the population of Bradford area and neighbouring areas of Airedale, Dewsbury, Halifax and Huddersfield.

Job post is full time and fixed term for 12 months.

The post holder will be exclusively working for the breast surgery department and will not have any out of hours on call commitments. The successful applicant is expected to function at a CT1 level and is ideal for those doctors who have completed FY2 training and have not gained a placement for higher surgical training. It is also suitable for those doctors who want to gain entry into the NHS after a career break.

The successful candidate will be provided with training and will mainly be expected to work with Consultants and the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in OSBC. They are also expected to assist in surgery and gain experience in managing breast abscess / mastitis, clerking and preparing the patients for theatre as well as post-operative management. The post holder will have the ability to support and carry out clinical research and audit.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We are keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

• Date posted: 13 March 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Doctor - other
• Salary: £52,656 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 389--A

St Luke's Hospital / Bradford Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Horton Wing, Bradford, BD5 0NA

This is a full time post in Breast Surgery, based at St Luke's Hospital, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Cover in theatre will be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The main clinical duties of the post will be:

To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the Service.

Please see attached JD and PS. If you would like to discuss the post informally or arrange a visit please contact:

Miss Fiona Langlands, Breast Surgery Clinical Lead, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Email:

Experience – Essential

• Previous experience relevant to the Specialty
• Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely; commitment for managing professional development
• Clinical governance / audit experience
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Out of hours experience relevant to job
• Experience in the specialty beyond FY2/ST1 or equivalent UK NHS experience at minimum of 2 years

Skills – Essential

• Practical skills in relation to the specialty
• Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
• Clear communication skills
• Organisation and planning
• Empathy and sensitivity
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, demonstrated by at least one of the following: undergraduate medical training in English

Desirable

• Interest in teaching and management

Knowledge – Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge

Qualifications – Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• El…