Consultant Radiographer

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a dynamic Consultant Radiographer to lead breast imaging services. This role involves advanced breast imaging procedures and significant clinical autonomy. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Breast Imaging and relevant experience in a multidisciplinary team. This position offers opportunities for professional development and access to state-of-the-art imaging technology.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Access to cutting-edge imaging technologies

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in breast ultrasound and interventional procedures.
• Proven ability to teach and lead within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable attributes include formal teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
• Lead MDT discussions and present complex cases.
• Supervise trainees and advanced practitioners.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Breast ultrasound proficiency

Interventional procedures

Education

Master's Degree in Breast Imaging

HCPC registration

Job description

As a Consultant Radiographer, you will work alongside Consultant Radiologists and Specialist Doctors to deliver expert clinical care across one-stop symptomatic clinics, screening assessment clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. You will independently perform and report advanced breast imaging and interventional procedures, including ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, localisation techniques and mammogram reading.

This role carries significant clinical autonomy and leadership responsibility, including:

• Acting as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)
• Leading MDT discussions and presenting complex cases
• Supervising trainees and advanced practitioners
• Driving research, audit, and service development initiatives
• Contributing to strategic decisions and clinical governance

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking professional with:

• A Master's Degree in Breast Imaging and HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in breast ultrasound, interventional procedures and film reading
• Proven ability to lead, teach and innovate within a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Desirable attributes include formal teaching qualifications, experience in clinical research and previous leadership roles within breast imaging services.

Main duties of the job

This role carries significant clinical autonomy and leadership responsibility, including:

• Acting as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)
• Leading MDT discussions and presenting complex cases
• Supervising trainees and advanced practitioners
• Driving research, audit, and service development initiatives
• Contributing to strategic decisions and clinical governance

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Radiographer to join our Breast Services team within the Womens and Childrens Care Group. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in breast imaging, contributing to both symptomatic and screening services at a consultant level.

About the Role

As a Consultant Radiographer, you will work alongside Consultant Radiologists and Specialist Doctors to deliver expert clinical care across one-stop symptomatic clinics, screening assessment clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. You will independently perform and report advanced breast imaging and interventional procedures, including ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, localisation techniques and mammogram reading.

This role carries significant clinical autonomy and leadership responsibility, including:

• Acting as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)
• Leading MDT discussions and presenting complex cases
• Supervising trainees and advanced practitioners
• Driving research, audit, and service development initiatives
• Contributing to strategic decisions and clinical governance

What Were Looking For

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking professional with:

• A Masters Degree in Breast Imaging and HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in breast ultrasound, interventional procedures and film reading
• Proven ability to lead, teach and innovate within a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Desirable attributes include formal teaching qualifications, experience in clinical research and previous leadership roles within breast imaging services.

Why Join Us?

At Derriford Hospital, you’ll be part of a high-performing, fully digital breast unit with a robust PACS system and a collaborative MDT. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of breast imaging services, contribute to national audits, and lead pioneering initiatives in early cancer detection.

We offer:

• A supportive and progressive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and research
• Consultant-level responsibility with scope for strategic influence
• Access to cutting-edge imaging technologies and training

Informal Enquiries

We welcome informal discussions and visits. Please contact: Mechelle Rowe, Deputy Directorate Manager via email [e-mail], Matt Thorley, Lead Radiologist via email [e-mail], Jen Taper, Consultant Radiographer via email [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oMaster's Degree in Breast Imaging (to include Interpretation and reporting in mammography, Clinical examination and client communication, Breast ultrasound, Interventional procedures and Research)
• oMaster's Degree in Breast Imaging (to include Interpretation and reporting in mammography, Clinical examination and client communication, Breast ultrasound, Interventional procedures and Research)
• oCertificate of Competence in Mammography
• oState-registered with Health Care Professions Council
• oFormal teaching qualification

Knowledge

• oDemonstrable experience as a Film-reading Radiographer
• oKnowledge, experience and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme Quality Assurance Guidelines
• oDemonstrable participation in self-audit and reflection on personal film-reader performance
• oDemonstrable experience of breast ultrasound, vacuum procedures, digital breast tomosynthesis and pre-operative localisation techniques
• oUndertaken a similar role in a breast unit
• oQualified to be a Responsible Assessor in NHSBSP Guidance.
• oDemonstrable experience of breast contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM)

Research

• oAbility to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
• oEvidence of completed audit projects.
• oGood current knowledge of breast literature.
• oUp-to-date Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• oCompletion of clinical research.
• oPublications in peer reviewed journals.
• oAbility to lead research team and originate research ideas.
• oPrevious success in grant applications to national funding bodies.

Teaching

• oAbility to teach clinical and practical skills.
• oWilling to teach both medical and radiographic trainees.
• oGood fundamental knowledge with good communication skills for teaching.
• oExperience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• oFormal teaching qualification.
• oExtensive teaching database or resources.

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.