Advanced practitioner

Transformationunitgm; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a qualified Band 7 Advanced Practitioner for a permanent position in a comprehensive breast screening program. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing mammograms and breast ultrasounds, ensuring high standards of care while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Qualified Band 7 Advanced Practitioner.
• Experience in breast ultrasound required.
• Must be registered with the Health Professionals Council.

Responsibilities

• Undertake symptomatic and screening mammograms to NHSBSP standards.
• Develop clinical practice, participate in research and audits.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Mammography

Breast Ultrasound

Clinical Judgment

Information Governance

Education

Post Graduate Award in Mammography

Postgraduate Certificate

Job description

Main area: Breast Screening | Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8.30-17.00) | Job ref: 389-25-7249760

Employer: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Site: Pennine Suite, Saint Luke's Hospital | Town: Bradford | Salary band: 6 (training post available) | Closing date: 22/06/2025 23:59

Advanced Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job Overview

Closing Date: 22.06.25

Shortlisting: commencing 23.06.25

Interview: expected in the week following shortlisting, commencing 30.06.25

Are you a qualified Band 7 Advanced Practitioner eager to utilize your skills in a large integrated breast service, undertaking mammograms and breast ultrasound as part of your advancing practice role?

(Under the Equal Opportunities Commission, Genuine Occupations Qualification Section 7 (2) (b), this vacancy is only open to female candidates)

We are an integrated Breast Service responsible for symptomatic services in the Bradford district and the NHS Breast Screening Programme covering Airedale, Bradford, Calderdale, Dewsbury, and Huddersfield districts. The service operates from the Pennine mammography suite at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bradford, with 4 mobile units serving the community.

Requirements include: Post Graduate Award in Mammography, registration with the Health Professionals Council, postgraduate certificate, and experience in breast ultrasound. Training at Band 6 level will be considered.

Main Duties

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will utilize a range of clinical and managerial skills, including mammography and breast ultrasound. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with Surgeons, Radiologists, Sonographers, and other staff, undertaking symptomatic and screening mammograms to NHSBSP standards, and performing highly skilled procedures for diagnosis.

You will develop clinical practice, participate in research, audits, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care, and contribute to departmental Quality Assurance programs.

You will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing specialist knowledge to support patient care.

Working for Our Organisation

Our People Charter highlights expected behaviors and commitments. We seek individuals who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings
• Observe safety regulations, including radiation safety and departmental policies
• Perform Quality Assurance checks on equipment
• Use clinical judgment for independent decision-making
• Maintain high standards in mammography and ultrasound procedures
• Provide sensitive patient information and advice
• Assist with interventional procedures and specimen handling
• Ensure accurate radiographic positioning, aiming for 97% accuracy

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Certification

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, in accordance with legal requirements.