The Humberside Breast Screening Unit has expanded over recent years in both symptomatic breast imaging and breast screening. The Department is looking to appoint a Consultant Radiographer Practitioner who will support the continuing delivery of a high specification service.
The successful applicant must hold a Radiography degree or equivalent, current HCPC Registration and an MSc in Breast Imaging, with demonstrated clinical skill in the areas of Mammography Film Reading, Interventional Breast Techniques and Breast Ultrasound. Experience in a screening environment to include assessment clinics is desirable. Due to the nature of the post, applicants must be female. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1976 Section 7(2) (b).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver autonomous clinical practice to an equivalent level of a Consultant Radiologist. Duties will involve being the imaging lead for breast symptomatic new and follow up clinics, family history clinics and assessment clinics, to include ultrasound, biopsy and localisation procedures. This will include interpretation of, and reporting of all mammographic and ultrasound imaging of the breast and axillae.
They will also be responsible for aspiration and breast lesion localizations, needle core biopsies and vacuum assisted procedures under x-ray and ultrasound guidance. The CRP will fulfil the quality standards required by the National Health Breast Screening Programme [NHSBSP] and confirm this by undertaking audit and clinical governance activities.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
HCPC Registered Radiographer with degree/diploma. Educated to MSc level in Breast Imaging, to include mammographic film reading, interventional procedures of the breast and breast ultrasound. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience of teaching Medical Staff and other Health Professionals.
Desirable
Management Qualification Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working at an advanced level within a Breast Screening Unit. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior decision making position. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Evidence of implementing changes in practice. Experience of handling complaints.
Desirable
Evidence of independent decision making skills. Experience as an independent practitioner.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
Essential
High level of problem solving skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and introduce change. Highly developed IT skills. Provide expert advice about all aspects of breast imaging. Previous and ongoing experience of training, mentoring and teaching. Knowledge of unit finance. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment. Understanding of all roles within the team.
Desirable
Experience of research, study, design and implementation. Links with a university or other external teaching establishment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
Demonstrate a person centred approach to care. Ability to prioritise and work under pressure. Flexibility in approach to work. Car driver / driver access.
Employer details
Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ
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The successful applicant must hold a Radiography degree or equivalent, current HCPC Registration and an MSc in Breast Imaging, with demonstrated clinical skill in the areas of Mammography Film Reading, Interventional Breast Techniques and Breast Ultrasound. Experience in a screening environment to include assessment clinics is desirable. Due to the nature of the post, applicants must be female. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1976 Section 7(2) (b).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver autonomous clinical practice to an equivalent level of a Consultant Radiologist. Duties will involve being the imaging lead for breast symptomatic new and follow up clinics, family history clinics and assessment clinics, to include ultrasound, biopsy and localisation procedures. This will include interpretation of, and reporting of all mammographic and ultrasound imaging of the breast and axillae.
They will also be responsible for aspiration and breast lesion localizations, needle core biopsies and vacuum assisted procedures under x-ray and ultrasound guidance. The CRP will fulfil the quality standards required by the National Health Breast Screening Programme [NHSBSP] and confirm this by undertaking audit and clinical governance activities.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
HCPC Registered Radiographer with degree/diploma. Educated to MSc level in Breast Imaging, to include mammographic film reading, interventional procedures of the breast and breast ultrasound. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience of teaching Medical Staff and other Health Professionals.
Desirable
Management Qualification Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working at an advanced level within a Breast Screening Unit. Demonstrable experience of working in a senior decision making position. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Evidence of implementing changes in practice. Experience of handling complaints.
Desirable
Evidence of independent decision making skills. Experience as an independent practitioner.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
Essential
High level of problem solving skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and introduce change. Highly developed IT skills. Provide expert advice about all aspects of breast imaging. Previous and ongoing experience of training, mentoring and teaching. Knowledge of unit finance. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment. Understanding of all roles within the team.
Desirable
Experience of research, study, design and implementation. Links with a university or other external teaching establishment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
Demonstrate a person centred approach to care. Ability to prioritise and work under pressure. Flexibility in approach to work. Car driver / driver access.
Employer details
Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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