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Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship post in breast and oncoplastic surgery for a period of 12 months commencing 2nd August 2023.
This post would be ideal for:
- A senior trainee (ST3+) or a trainee who has already completed the surgical training and wishes further oncoplastic experience
- A Core/Specialty Trainee or post foundation training doctor wishing to undertake a period of enhanced breast surgical training including a major quality improvement or research project for the unit
The appointee will be expected to perform at a level appropriate to their previous experience (ST3+/post CCT or CT level). They will be supervised by a consultant at all times.
The post is based in Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary and will firstly involve exposure to elective breast surgery. A specific oncoplastic training can be offered for trainees who have already completed the surgical training. The successful applicant will undertake elective 40 hours per week within a team of 3 training grades. Please note that no microsurgery training is provided in this post.
A clinical educational programme will be established tailored to the requirements of the successful applicant. Personal development plan and educational agreements will be documented. An assigned educational supervisor will be nominated. Outcomes will be recorded on ISCP.
Full time clinical duties
Full time 40 hours per week participating in a range of outpatient clinics, elective breast operating lists, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, review of breast inpatients and assessment of patients reviewed by Acute Surgical Receiving Unit and referred to the breast team. In order to enhance experience, we expect the successful candidate to undertake a major quality improvement project or research activity, leading to presentations and publications, and this will be factored in to clinical commitments.
While the post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, the post is of high educational value.
Information on facilities in Tayside, the organisation of duties and other aspects of the appointment can be obtained from Mr Alessio Vinci (Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon; alessio.vinci@nhs.scot) or Mr Vasileios Pitsinis (Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon) vasileios.pitsinis@nhs.scot or Ms Wen Ling Choong (Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon) wenling.choong@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.