Consultant Radiographer - Breast Imaging

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading healthcare provider as a Consultant Radiographer Specialist in Breast Imaging. This part-time role offers 28.5 hours per week, where you'll deliver high-level clinical care, interpreting mammographic and ultrasound images. You'll perform vital procedures and lead a dedicated team, ensuring quality standards are met while driving innovation in patient care. With a strong commitment to professional development, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of breast imaging services and make a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Employee support programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in breast imaging with advanced practitioner skills.
• HCPC registration and advanced radiography qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level breast imaging diagnostic services and perform invasive procedures.
• Lead the breast imaging team and ensure adherence to national standards.

Skills

Breast Imaging

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Skills

Research Methods

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography

Masters in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging? Join our vibrant, forward-thinking team at Peterborough City Hospital! This is a part-time role, offering 28.5 hours per week.

As a Consultant Radiographer Specialist in Breast Imaging, you'll play a key role in delivering high-level, autonomous clinical care, working at a level equivalent to Consultant Radiologists. Your responsibilities will include interpreting and reporting mammographic and ultrasound images of the breast and axilla, as well as performing vital procedures such as lesion localisations, needle core biopsies, and vacuum-assisted procedures under stereotactic and ultrasound guidance.

Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring adherence to the quality standards of the National Health Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP).

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Advanced radiography qualifications and HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic procedures, and biopsies
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and team development skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• A strong commitment to research and continuous professional development

Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes, driving innovation, and fostering professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our service, introduce new techniques, and receive the support you need to advance your career.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Expertise: Provide a comprehensive, responsive breast imaging diagnostic service, including the interpretation and reporting of mammographic and ultrasound images, diagnosing conditions, and recommending appropriate next steps.

Invasive Procedures: Perform key procedures, such as breast lesion localisation, needle core biopsies, and vacuum-assisted procedures under both stereotactic and ultrasound guidance.

Clinical Leadership: Lead the breast imaging team, ensuring adherence to national standards while delivering exceptional patient care.

Audit & Governance: Conduct clinical audits and quality assurance activities to maintain compliance with NHSBSP quality standards.

Training & Mentorship: Mentor and guide a team of Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, and other staff, fostering their professional development and enhancing clinical skills.

Service Development: Drive department advancements to meet growing service demands and incorporate new imaging techniques into practice.

Research & Innovation: Leverage clinical research to expand the scope of practice, bringing new innovations to the service and improving patient outcomes.

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with professionals across specialties to enhance patient outcomes and work with the Imaging Services Manager and Breast Imaging Professional Lead to design and implement training and succession planning strategies.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-6991167-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details regarding this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details regarding this role.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Diploma of the college of radiographers (DCR) or Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic radiography
• Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography
• Masters level qualification to include: Mammography Image, Interpretation and Reporting, Breast Clinical Examination, Communication skills, Breast Ultrasound, Breast interventional Techniques and Advanced Practice, Research Methods, MRI Breast Reporting
• HCPC or other relevant professional registration

Experience Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge within breast imaging with advanced practitioner experience - minimum of 5 years
• Leadership experience and service development achievement within a breast imaging department
• Experience of facilitating MDTs
• Service validation experience including involvement in audit.

Key Skills Essential

• Ability to communicate and relate information concisely to Clinicians and other Health Professionals
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills, and excellent written and presentations skills.
• Ability to manage self and exhibit self-awareness and drive for improvement
• Effective influencing and enabling skills

Knowledge Essential

• Sound working knowledge across breast imaging including specialist knowledge in advanced practice examinations
• Sound knowledge of patient pathways and referral criteria including NHSBSP & NBSS
• Working knowledge of national and international guidelines relating to specific examinations

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS agenda at national and local level

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Diploma of the college of radiographers (DCR) or Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic radiography
• Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography
• Masters level qualification to include: Mammography Image, Interpretation and Reporting, Breast Clinical Examination, Communication skills, Breast Ultrasound, Breast interventional Techniques and Advanced Practice, Research Methods, MRI Breast Reporting
• HCPC or other relevant professional registration

Experience Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge within breast imaging with advanced practitioner experience - minimum of 5 years
• Leadership experience and service development achievement within a breast imaging department
• Experience of facilitating MDTs
• Service validation experience including involvement in audit.

Key Skills Essential

• Ability to communicate and relate information concisely to Clinicians and other Health Professionals
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills, and excellent written and presentations skills.
• Ability to manage self and exhibit self-awareness and drive for improvement
• Effective influencing and enabling skills

Knowledge Essential

• Sound working knowledge across breast imaging including specialist knowledge in advanced practice examinations
• Sound knowledge of patient pathways and referral criteria including NHSBSP & NBSS
• Working knowledge of national and international guidelines relating to specific examinations

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS agenda at national and local level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)