Senior Mammography & Breast Imaging Specialist

NHS Professionals; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Band 6/7 Clinical Imaging Specialist – Breast Imaging to join our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, based at Royal Bolton Hospital. This vital role focuses on high-quality mammography imaging to support early detection and diagnosis of breast health issues.

You will work alongside Lead Consultant Radiologists in symptomatic and screening settings, performing mammograms, ultrasound, and biopsies, with opportunity for autonomous practice and fast-track clinic

Qualifications

• A must have BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR with HPC registration.
• Post graduate certificate in Mammography is required.
• Experience performing mammography imaging with breast imaging expertise.

Responsibilities

• To work alongside Lead Consultant Radiologists for Breast Imaging as an expert practitioner within symptomatic and assessment clinics, demonstrating excellent technical skills in all aspects of Breast Imaging. This involves the utilisation of highly developed specialist knowledge, critical thinking and expert decision making.
• To be competent in the use of specialist skills for interventions performed under ultrasound and mammographic control, including fourteen gauge biopsies, seven and ten gauge vacuum assisted biopsies, localisation wire and marker clip insertions.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for covering booked patient lists; and to lead fast track clinics in the absence of a Consultant Radiologist, with effective liaison with surgical colleagues to provide an efficient service.
• To provide a high quality, timely and efficient NHS Breast Screening Programme, along with a symptomatic and specialised assessment mammographic service.
• Ability to perform mammograms, ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy and/or film reading.

Skills

Breast imaging knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR

HPC Registered

Post Graduate certificate in Mammography

Job description

NHS Professionals is seeking a Band 6/7 Clinical Imaging Specialist – Breast Imaging to join our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, based at Royal Bolton Hospital. This vital role focuses on high-quality mammography imaging to support early detection and diagnosis of breast health issues.

You will work alongside Lead Consultant Radiologists in symptomatic and screening settings, performing mammograms, ultrasound, and biopsies, with opportunity for autonomous practice and fast-track clinic