Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer, Band 8a

Gloshospitals; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer (Band 8a) to deliver safe, high-quality imaging services, manage multidisciplinary teams, plan workforce, and drive improvements across Gloucestershire.

The post leads the Breast Imaging Service across screening and symptomatic pathways, providing clinical leadership in mammography, staff development, and patient-focused service improvement to enhance outcomes and patient experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered radiographer with current registration.
• BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• Mammography award or credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Breast Imaging Service across screening and symptomatic pathways; ensure delivery of safe, high-quality care.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, workforce management and service performance; meet activity and waiting time targets.
• Drive service improvement, development and innovation with multidisciplinary teams and regional partners; provide clinical leadership in mammography.

Skills

NHS Breast Screening knowledge

IR(ME)R & radiation legislation

Communication & leadership

Education

HCPC registered radiographer

BSc Radiography

Mammography award

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer, Band 8a

The closing date is 19 November 2026

Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer, Band 8a

The post holder ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, and responsive imaging services that meet national standards, targets and performance indicators. The role includes day-to-day operational management of multidisciplinary teams, service planning, workforce development, and continuous improvement to optimise patient care and access.

This is a key leadership role within the Trust, offering the opportunity to shape and develop services in line with national guidance while contributing to improved outcomes and patient experience across Gloucestershire.

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage the Breast Imaging Service across screening and symptomatic pathways, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality care in line with national standards. Oversee day-to-day operations, workforce management and service performance, including meeting activity and waiting time targets. Drive service improvement, development and innovation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and regional partners. Provide clinical leadership in mammography, support staff development and training, and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and excellent patient experience.

About us

Our Breast Imaging department is a welcoming and supportive environment, equipped with four state-of-the-art digital mammography units, all offering Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care. We also provide Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM), enabling advanced assessment within the service. In addition to our static sites, we operate two modern mobile units, bringing high-quality screening services closer to our communities across Gloucestershire. Our friendly, experienced team is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, and we pride ourselves on creating a positive, inclusive atmosphere for both patients and staff.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this role and opportunity

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Radiographer
• BSC Radiography
• Mammography award

Knolwedge and Skills

• In-depth NHS Breast Screening Programme knowledge
• Understanding of IR(ME)R and radiation legislation
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Clincial and Experience

• Experience managing a complex service
• Evidence of CPD and service development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£57,528 to £64,750 a year(pa pro rata if part-time)