Job summary
Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSalary: NHS Band 8a - £57,528 - £64,750Contract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full time
Come and Join our specialist Breast Care team an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner in Breast Imaging to join our specialist Breast Care team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
This role offers the chance to work at an advanced clinical level across breast ultrasound, mammographic image interpretation, and interventional procedures, contributing to a high-quality, patient-focused diagnostic service.
You will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting early diagnosis and improving outcomes for patients, while also contributing to service development, audit, and education.
Main duties of the job
- Perform and report advanced breast imaging examinations, including ultrasound and mammography
- Independently interpret screening and symptomatic mammograms in line with NHSBSP standards
- Undertake breast interventional procedures and provide expert clinical input
- Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
- Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and support to trainees and junior staff
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients with compassion and professionalism
- Lead and participate in audit, research, and quality improvement activities
- Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R regulations, national guidelines, and Trust policies
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: REF2356X
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will act as an independent practitioner, delivering a specialised breast imaging service. Responsibilities include:
- Advanced clinical practice in breast ultrasound, mammography, and image-guided interventions
- Independent reporting of symptomatic and screening mammograms
- Supporting patient pathways through effective MDT collaboration
- Supervising staff and contributing to workforce development
- Maintaining high standards of clinical governance, audit, and CPD
- Ensuring accurate use of systems including PACS and NBSS
- Supporting service efficiency, patient safety, and continuous
Please refer to the Job description for further information
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This advert is for Advanced Practitioner - Breast Imaging with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in Portsmouth, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £55,690 to £62,682 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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