Consultant Radiographer Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced 8b Consultant Radiographer to enhance their breast imaging services. The role involves advanced practice across multiple modalities, ensuring high-quality patient care and collaboration with surgical teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to best practices in breast imaging. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and career development

Generous leave and pension schemes

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Advanced Practitioner experience in breast imaging.
• HCPC registered with postgraduate qualifications in film reading/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for patients at risk of breast disease.
• Collaborate with clinical leads to develop Breast Services.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Patient Assessment

Decision-Making

Education

BSc in Radiography

MSc in Advanced Mammography Practice

Tools

Certificate of Competence in Mammography

Post-graduate Award in Mammography

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an 8b Consultant Radiographer to join our team to support the delivery of an increasing symptomatic breast imaging service and the NHS breast screening programme at Wycombe Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to undertake advanced practice in multiple modalities, demonstrating a high level of knowledge, clinical reasoning, and experience.

The unit diagnoses nearly 600 new breast cancer cases per year, and the radiology team provides timely imaging support for four breast surgeons.

The post-holder will possess the BSc in Radiography or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of Advanced Practitioner experience in multiple areas of breast imaging.

They will be HCPC registered and hold the Certificate of Competence in Mammography or a Post-graduate Award in Mammography. Additionally, the post-holder will hold postgraduate qualifications in film reading/reporting, interventional techniques, breast ultrasound, and breast examination. Experience as an Advanced Practitioner/Consultant radiographer in the Breast Imaging Service is required. An MSc in advanced mammography practice is preferred.

The post-holder will provide expert care to patients presenting with, or at risk of, breast disease, including assessment and diagnosis. They will exercise professional autonomy in decision-making to improve patient outcomes. They will collaborate with the Breast Imaging Services Manager, Clinical Lead for Breast Imaging, and the Band 8c Consultant Radiographer to develop Breast Services aligned with best practices and regional/national standards.

The post-holder must adhere to the HCPC and Society of Radiographers Code of Conduct, local policies, protocols, and guidelines. They will be involved in clinical supervision and peer review.

The Consultant Radiographer will work autonomously with their caseload, consulting with Radiologists and colleagues on complex cases.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

Opportunities for learning and career development, NHS benefits including generous leave and pension schemes, and access to NHS discount schemes.

We promote health and wellbeing to support a healthy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are committed to increasing diversity within the trust and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced individuals.

We are proud to hold the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from Armed Forces Community. Contact our Armed Forces Covenant Lead for guidance.

Employment decisions are based on skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available as attachments in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. Assistance is available for applicants with disabilities—please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Thursday, 22 May 2025.