Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Imaging
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 156-7288512
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospital
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £62,215 - £72,293 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Radiographer – Breast Imaging
Band 8b
Job overview
The post of Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will deliver autonomous clinical practice of breast services in the Royal Cornwall 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, FNA, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy isotope 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
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 7,000 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Clinical Registration with HCPC
- Masters degree
- Post graduate qualifications in breast imaging – reporting/intervention/ultrasound (or will have achieved all in next 12 months)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
- Working towards or having achieved Doctoral level qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working in a senior position within a breast imaging team
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy & NHS BSP plan and targets
- Experience of working independently in an extended clinical role to the level of a Consultant Radiologist as outlined in the job description
- Experience of independent breast mammography interpretation and reporting, ultrasound and interventional procedures
Desirable criteria
- Experience in clinical teaching /education
- Evidence of multi-modality knowledge eg MRI
Skills
Essential criteria
- Research skills
- Evidence of Breast Imaging Advanced Practice skills
- Ability to critically evaluate and assess new breast imaging techniques and technologies and equipment
Disposition
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to motivate and lead staff
- Self-motivation
- Flexible and adaptable to meet needs of service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Eleanor Thorpe
- Job title
- Director of Breast Screening
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 252880
- Additional information
Dr Miklos Barta, Specialty Lead for Clinical Imaging - [email protected]
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