Consultant Radiographer

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging to provide autonomous clinical leadership and diagnostic imaging expertise.

The post covers screening, diagnostic interpretation, ultrasound and percutaneous procedures, with education and mentorship duties for radiographers and trainees. Join a forward‑looking team delivering high‑quality breast care within a modern trust about to open a new hospital.

Qualifications

• Provides autonomous clinical breast imaging leadership and diagnostic interpretation.
• Mentors radiographers and trainees in breast imaging.
• Performs screening, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and image-guided procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independent clinical breast examination and imaging interpretation.
• Lead and participate in MDT discussions for breast care.
• Oversee breast imaging reporting and patient care pathways.
• Provide ultrasound and percutaneous procedures under ultrasound, stereotactic or clinical guidance.
• Support education, supervision and professional development of staff.

Job description

The post of Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will deliver autonomous clinical practice of breast services in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust in accordance with the NHS Cancer Plan. There is a requirement to work as part of a clinical team lead by the Director of Breast Screening to provide and develop consultant level radiographic leadership and practice in the field of diagnostic breast imaging.

The post will play a key role as an expert professional, providing advice to Medical Consultants and other health professionals and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) groups, contributing to improved outcomes for patients, seeking to develop further the patient focused approach to care. The post holder will provide cover for Radiology Breast Consultant duties working flexibly where required.

The post requires provision of diagnostic imaging to the same level of competency as a Consultant Radiologist, to include screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation, diagnostic breast ultrasound and percutaneous interventional breast procedures under ultrasound, stereotactic or clinical guidance. Responsibilities are also required related to the provision of education, training, supervision, mentorship and ongoing support for under and post graduate radiographers, and specialist radiology trainees in the study and development of knowledge and skills in the field of breast imaging.

As an integral member of the breast care team, the successful candidate will be involved in:

• Independent clinical breast examination
• Independent breast screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation including formulation of radiology report
• Independent breast screening and symptomatic breast ultrasound examination including image interpretation and formulation of radiology report
• Independent percutaneous breast procedures under free hand, ultrasound or stereotactic guidance to include cyst aspiration, abscess or seroma drainage, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy, Scout localisation and localisation wire insertion
• Effective clinical leadership, communicating and encouraging others to deliver best practice and evidence-based care to patients within the Trust
• Provision of expert clinical radiographic input into the clinical governance strategy of the Trust.

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Ward Job title: Breast Imaging Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01553 214890