Clinical Specialist - Advanced Practitioner Radiographer
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-25-0979 |
Summary
To undertake a complex caseload within the field of breast imaging working with patientsbeing investigated for breast problems predominantly cancer and recurrent cancer andundergoing invasive procedures. To use advanced communication skills on a daily basis to communicate and empathisewith very anxious patients and their relatives about life threatening disease. To discuss results of complex imaging procedures with patients. To communicate and discuss results of imaging procedures on an equal level ofunderstanding and credibility with Consultants in the multi-disciplinary team. To assess and respond to individual developmental needs in the training and supervisionof medical staff and students in breast imaging. To communicate with specialist groups nationally to improve services and develop bestpractice, through attendance at specialist meetings and conferences. To interpret screening and symptomatic mammograms, requesting either ultrasound orfurther x-rays as necessary. Issue an autonomous report. To perform breast ultrasound examinations to a high standard. Interpret and analyse thefindings of the examination from a range of complex components to produce a diagnosis.Use judgement to perform a biopsy if required. Issue an autonomous report. To localise abnormalities prior to surgery taking into account the visibility of the abnormalityon different X-ray views, ultrasound images and the position of the abnormality within thebreast. To perform complex needle biopsies and aspirations using ultrasound or stereotacticguidance on a range of breast abnormalities, using judgement to identify the abnormalityfrom the x-rays, ultrasound images and patient notes to determine the best patientposition, approach, needle type and length and number of biopsies to be taken. To participate and assist in the effective Quality Control and Quality Assuranceprogramme, undertaking daily and periodic testing of all equipment ensuring optimumconditions are in place before commencing clinical work To comply with guidelines governing safe use of ultrasound machines in medicine. To interpret QA test results and take appropriate remedial action. To plan film-reading sessions so the required number of screening films are read per yearwhilst also fulfilling the requirements for performing audit on film reporting and biopsies/localisations. To plan and organise appointments and management of symptomatic ultrasound lists toensure optimum patient care and efficiency. To organise and adjust appointments during rapid diagnosis and assessment clinics tooptimise patient flow, reprioritising to accommodate extra patients and emergencies. To participate in planning of appointments for ultrasound and/or stereotactic techniques formaximum efficiency. To organise radiographers and assistants in ultrasound and/or stereotactic rooms on adaily basis to facilitate smooth running clinics To attend, assist and participate in multi-disciplinary planning meetings. To participate in the day to day running of the services provided at the Linda McCartneyCentre e.g. to adjust and reorganise the workload as required. To organise incidental activities as required. To use a variety of computer applications to maintain patient records and write reports,perform and present audit and for teaching purposes. To maintain and develop advanced sensory skills for the interpretation and reporting ofcomplex breast images (mammograms and ultrasound). To be an expert in the use of complex state of the art imaging equipment includingultrasound scanners and/or digital stereotactic machines with computer guided biopsysystems. Also, the use of vacuum assisted and spring loaded biopsy devices. To perform complex interventional procedures accurately targeting and sampling breastabnormalities with a biopsy needle under ultrasound or stereotactic guidance. Usejudgement to optimise patient position, approach, needle type and number of biopsies tobe taken. Deploy a radiopaque marker when judged necessary. To manipulate sharp instruments within an area of restricted access without injury to self,staff or patients. To accurately localise breast abnormalities by ultrasound or stereotactic guidance prior tosurgery by skin marking, wire insertion or injection of radioactive isotope. To train to perform vacuum assisted biopsies for diagnostic or therapeutic excision ofbreast abnormalities.