Consultant in Breast Surgery
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Applications are invited for a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to join the dynamic and forward-thinking Breast Surgery team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and enhancing the Trust’s breast and oncoplastic surgery service, supporting both symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening Programme pathways. The role offers excellent opportunities for consultant development, including dual consultant operating for complex and bilateral procedures, participation in regional oncoplastic MDTs, and involvement in research, teaching and quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Our Breast Unit Is a Stand-alone NHSBSP Screening Unit Serving The Growing Population Of Milton Keynes And The Surrounding Areas. The Service Currently Includes
The successful candidate will support the continued development of the Trust’s breast and oncoplastic surgery service, delivering high-quality care for patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease. Duties include outpatient clinics, one-stop assessment clinics, operating lists, MDT participation and contribution to the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The appointee will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate learners, participate in audit and research activity, and support service improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Soulsby Job title: Consultant Breast Surgeon Email address: Rachel.soulsby@mkuh.nhs.uk
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and enhancing the Trust’s breast and oncoplastic surgery service, supporting both symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening Programme pathways. The role offers excellent opportunities for consultant development, including dual consultant operating for complex and bilateral procedures, participation in regional oncoplastic MDTs, and involvement in research, teaching and quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Our Breast Unit Is a Stand-alone NHSBSP Screening Unit Serving The Growing Population Of Milton Keynes And The Surrounding Areas. The Service Currently Includes
- 4 Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons
- Dedicated Breast Care Nurses and Diagnostic ACP/ANP team
- Consultant Breast Radiologists
- Strong oncology and pathology support
- Dedicated research nurses with excellent NIHR recruitment performance
The successful candidate will support the continued development of the Trust’s breast and oncoplastic surgery service, delivering high-quality care for patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease. Duties include outpatient clinics, one-stop assessment clinics, operating lists, MDT participation and contribution to the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The appointee will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate learners, participate in audit and research activity, and support service improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Soulsby Job title: Consultant Breast Surgeon Email address: Rachel.soulsby@mkuh.nhs.uk
