Advanced Practitioner

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Exley Head; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks an experienced professional for a permanent breast imaging position. This role involves supporting breast services, leading a one-stop clinic for diagnostics, participating in research, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess proficiency in breast radiology, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. The position offers various benefits including cycle to work and childcare vouchers, aligning with a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Financial packages

Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Proficiency in diagnostic and interventional breast radiology.
• Ability to manage a job plan for advanced practitioner duties.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice aligned with professional frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the breast services and senior divisional management team.
• Develop a one-stop breast clinic for diagnostics and interventions.
• Lead and develop the symptomatic breast imaging service.
• Participate in research, education, and leadership activities.

Skills

Breast imaging

Diagnostic radiology

Interventional radiology

Excellent communication skills

Education

Equivalent experience in breast imaging

Job description

This exciting opportunity is a permanent position within a small breast imaging team. The team comprises 2 radiologists with a special interest in breast radiology and 3 mammographers who work closely with the breast team to provide an excellent symptomatic breast service. The role offers a great chance to shape the future of the breast imaging service in the new hospital opening in 2030.

Responsibilities

• Support the breast services and senior divisional management team.
• Develop and deliver a one‑stop breast clinic, including diagnostic and interventional breast radiology and image reporting.
• Lead and develop the symptomatic breast imaging service, providing strategic oversight and stakeholder engagement.
• Actively participate in research and development, training, education, leadership and management.
• Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner, upholding evidence‑based practice and the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team and perform other duties necessary for the role.

Qualifications

• Developer or equivalent experience in breast imaging.
• Proficiency in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional breast radiology.
• Excellent communication skills, passion, commitment and vision to drive service development.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a job plan with allocated time for advanced practitioner duties.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice, aligned with the Society of Radiographers career framework.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks: Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality, Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Airedale, we actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, long‑term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We support reasonable adjustments and flexible working, and are committed to building an inclusive culture.

DBS Check

If you are offered a position requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the check and recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard or Basic £26.40) from your first full month’s salary. This is a condition of employment.