Job Summary
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.
Date posted
14 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
356-25-6855117
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Job Description
Responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Qualifications
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
Date posted
14 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
356-25-6855117
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Job Description
Responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Qualifications
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
