Job requirements
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Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas – breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation
- Experience
Teaching and supervision of students and trainees
- Experience
Must be able to make judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues
- Experience
Comprehensive up-to-date CPD portfolio
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
Day to day supervision of junior staff
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
Able to maintain accurate patient records according to Trust policy
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
Able to communicate complex, sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance, removing barriers to understanding
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
Advanced specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within Breast Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical study at Masters level
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
IR(ME)R Regulations
- Qualifications/training & professional development
BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Qualifications/training & professional development
Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- Qualifications/training & professional development
Post-graduate qualification in Mammography Image Interpretation
- Qualifications/training & professional development
Post-graduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound
- Qualifications/training & professional development
Post-graduate qualification in Image-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Radiographer with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in King's Lynn, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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