Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer – Clinical Leadership

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

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.