GP with specialist interest in Breast

• Following a period of training, the post holder is expected to see 12 new symptomatic 'one-stop' breast patients in a 4-hour session every week.
• The post holder will also be part of the team setting up 2 important service improvements, which involve community engagement. Namely, a breast pain (mastalgia) pathway and a paediatric service for children and young people with breast problems aged under 17.
• Ongoing mentorship and appraisal will be provided by the clinical lead (breast surgeon).
• There is scope for professional development including access to diagnostic and interventional radiology and theatre.
• There is scope to be involved in research and audit projects.

The post-holder will be responsible to Breast Clinic Lead Dr Karina Cox.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of Breast services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis of patients in the breast unit at GSTT.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients seen in clinic.

• The post holder must be medically /dentally qualified and maintain GMC or GDC specialist registration and hold a license to practice
• To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
• To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
• Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, always meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
• To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas: Clinical efficiency, Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programs and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively, operational efficiency.
• Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***

The Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Evelina London Children's

Hospital and both adult and children's community services in Lambeth and

Southwark. In 2021, the Trust merged with the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease.

We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, women's and children's services, kidney care and orthopaedics. We have one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest A&E departments in London. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk for further details.

Our reputation for safe, high quality care is among the best in the UK and we strive to put patients at the heart of everything we do. 'Barbara's Story' - a unique and moving staff training film to improve our care for patients with dementia - has been widely recognised as an example of best practice.

Essential: - Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice.; - Evidence of continuing professional / personal development.; - Evidence of annual appraisal.; - Provide evidence of completion of training (CCT) in general practice.

Desirable: - Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g MD; PhD; MS; MSc.

Essential: - Comprehensive clinical experience as a GP.; - Be actively working in general practice.; - Be registered on a performers list or equivalent.

Essential: - A team-based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles.; - Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.

Essential: - Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required.; - Understanding of principles of audit.

Essential: - Understands the principles of research within clinical practice and evidence-based medicine

Desirable: - Evidence of research experience.