# Advanced Practitioner - Breast Imaging > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner-breast-imaging/098f7932-8175-46f1-aaf0-fef5f6dfc6b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner-breast-imaging/098f7932-8175-46f1-aaf0-fef5f6dfc6b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - **Town:** Portsmouth - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £55,690 to £62,682 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T15:49:33.973Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C8192-26-0315?employerCode=C8192 - **Application URL:** https://easyapply.jobs/r/mHyWggm26ATvWm6IGLe - **Employer website:** https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Post graduate experience - Evidence or plans for CPD **Desirable** - Extended clinical role or management training ### Qualifications **Essential** - Completed MSc modules in Breast Ultrasound, Interventional Procedures and Mammographic Image Interpretation - Degree or Diploma in Radiography (diagnostic or therapeutic) - Hold a current HCPC registration for radiographer - Post graduate award in Mammography ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - High levels of concentration required - Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error - Speed and accuracy - Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (2017) - Demonstrate specialized keyboard skills required for image manipulation - Professional Appearance - Enthusiastic, positive and caring attitude - Self-motivated - Able to use initiative - Flexible, punctual and reliable - Able to handle stressful situations - Confident manner - Cheerful disposition - Good communication skills - Ability to stand for long periods of time and have the ability to bend - Full driving licence with business use insurance - Use of a car ## Documents - [Job Description (DOCX, 252 KB)](document:2944493) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.