Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/01/2026 23:59

We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join our forward-thinking and collaborative breast service within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate surgeon with expertise in oncoplastic techniques to contribute to a county-wide model of care that places innovation, excellence, and patient-centred outcomes at its core.

You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality breast services. The role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a modern, purpose-built clinical environment, with access to advanced surgical facilities and a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a candidate with robust training in oncoplastic breast surgery, outstanding communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative practice. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping the future of breast care across Northamptonshire, contributing to service development, clinical leadership, and the delivery of exceptional patient experiences.

The primary clinical responsibilities of the post holder are:

• To ensure the provision and delivery of a first-class clinical service.
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
• To provide specialist breast surgical services for in-patients, day cases and out-patients, with continuing responsibility for the patients and their care and for the proper functioning of the department.
• To support and continue to develop the Oncoplastic/reconstructive aspects of the breast service.
• To contribute to the Breast MDT.
• To activate particulate and undertake audit.
• To actively remain clinically competent.
• To work to all Trust Policies and procedures.
• To work flexibly.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.

The successful candidate will join our innovative breast unit to provide comprehensive breast surgical services in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital. This position focuses on the timely diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer, with particular emphasis on oculoplastic procedures.

In 2023, our unit diagnosed 298 patients and provided treatment to 254 patients. The unit offers state-of-the-art facilities having recently benefited a newly built waiting lounge and garden area as well as recent investment in refurbishing breast screening facilities within the unit.

This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who has recently gained their CCT in Breast Surgery and is on the GMC Specialist Register.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details - This is currently pending Royal College Approval

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• CCT in General Surgery and on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist…