Consultant Radiographer

Job overview

The post of Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will deliver autonomous clinical practice of breast services in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust in accordance with the NHS Cancer Plan. There is a requirement to work as part of a clinical team lead by the Director of Breast Screening to provide and develop consultant level radiographic leadership and practice in the field of diagnostic breast imaging.

The post will play a key role as an expert professional, providing advice to Medical Consultants and other health professionals and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) groups, contributing to improved outcomes for patients, seeking to develop further the patient focused approach to care. The post holder will provide cover for Radiology Breast Consultant duties working flexibly where required.

The post requires provision of diagnostic imaging to the same level of competency as a Consultant Radiologist, to include screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation, diagnostic breast ultrasound and percutaneous interventional breast procedures under ultrasound, stereotactic or clinical guidance. Responsibilities are also required related to the provision of education, training, supervision, mentorship and ongoing support for under and post graduate radiographers, and specialist radiology trainees in the study and development of knowledge and skills in the field of breast imaging.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the breast care team, the successful candidate will be involved in:

Independent clinical breast examination

Independent breast screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation including formulation of radiology report

Independent breast screening and symptomatic breast ultrasound examination including image interpretation and formulation of radiology report

Independent percutaneous breast procedures under free hand, ultrasound or stereotactic guidance to include cyst aspiration, abscess or seroma drainage,  core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy, Scout localisation and localisation wire insertion

Effective clinical leadership, communicating and encouraging others to deliver best practice and evidence-based care to patients within the Trust

Provision of expert clinical radiographic input into the clinical governance strategy of the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification