Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bury St Edmunds seeks a Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging to deliver quality clinical services. The successful candidate will interpret mammography, perform breast ultrasound, and lead various aspects of breast imaging, contributing to service development and undertaking research. Also, they will provide training and advice to junior staff. The role offers a salary range from £64,455 to £74,896 annually, making it an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to develop their career.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in breast imaging techniques.
• Experience as a senior radiographer in breast imaging in the NHS.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on breast imaging.
• Report mammography images and intervene as necessary.
• Conduct research, audits, and education activities.

Skills

Breast ultrasound

Image interpretation

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Post-graduate qualification in breast

Valid HCPC registration

Post-graduate qualification in leadership

Job description

Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging

To undertake skilled clinical practice in all aspects of Breast Imaging techniques, working as part of the breast consultant radiology team to ensure that the symptomatic and breast screening clinics are covered at all times.

To provide a consultant service offering a specialist opinion for breast imaging. This includes mammography interpretation, performing and interpreting breast ultrasound, performing biopsy and localisation procedures under x-ray and ultrasound guidance and recommending further action where necessary.

Provide expert professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers.

Play a pivotal role in the integration of research evidence into practice by delivering enhanced quality in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and management to improve outcomes for patients.

Undertake research, audit and education activities.

Contribute to the operational and strategic development of breast imaging services whilst ensuring delivery of the clinical governance agenda of the West Suffolk Hospital Trust.

Main duties of the job

Undertake and independently report on breast ultrasound including further recommendations as appropriate. Perform image guided intervention using ultrasound and x-ray. To critically assess any change in ultrasound practice within the unit, interpreting conflicting information and implement any resulting change in practice. Provide highly specialist advice on service.

Report mammography images originating from the screening programme, symptomatic and breast screening cancer follow-up programmes. Bea source of information and advice for colleagues with regard to abnormal image recognition.

To be able to work autonomously within the breast team and exercise clinical judgement using professional knowledge and skills to ensure clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.

If you are a professional, positive-thinking individual with demonstrable relevant experience, who is well organised and motivated looking for a rewarding and varied role in which you can use and develop your skills, then we are looking for you to join us.

Please note that if you are currently on an existing Advanced Practice/Consultant Radiographer pathway and are looking for an opportunity to adapt/expand your qualifications then you are welcome to apply. The WSFT Radiology department will consider funding the completion of additional modules in order to support the right candidate to complete this qualification.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• Post-graduate/ Master's level qualification in breast
• Valid HCPC registration
• Leadership training or equivalent experience
• Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in breast imaging
• Post-graduate qualification in leadership and/or management, or equivalent experience
• Fully qualified Consultant Radiographer
• Willingness to work towards a PhD in the future

Experience and knowledge

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas - breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation
• Significant clinical and leadership experience as a senior radiographer in breast imaging in the NHS
• Understanding of the current challenges within the breast imaging service
• Knowledge of booking and capacity planning
• Previous experience of audit
• Teaching and supervision of students and trainees
• Experience of teaching in formal and informal clinical settings to a variety of clinical staff
• Good understanding of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI)
• Experience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations
• Evidence of previous published research/clinical publications

Skills and abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to discuss complex information at relevant MDTs
• Good organisational and leadership skills
• Able to implement evidence- based practice
• Able to use a wide range of IT systems effectively
• Ability to use problem solving skills
• Good time management, reliable and trustworthy
• Able to communicate complex sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance and removes barriers to understanding
• Awareness of all current topics and developments within the field of breast imaging
• Ability to motivate and develop others
• Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
• Ability to undertake challenging conversations with both staff and patients
• Effective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times
• High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
• Able to encourage others to be innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of service

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.

£64,455 to £74,896 a yearPer Annum, Pro rata