Consultant Breast Radiographer

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	16 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog:	£76,965.00 i £88,682.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£76965.00 - £88682.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	30 Gorffennaf 2025
Lleoliad:	Worcester, WR5 1DD
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9365-25-0657

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The post holder will provide and facilitate an expert level of care to patients presenting with or who are at risk of breast disease, including the assessment and diagnosis of patients. They will exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision making process that will improve overall patient outcomes. They will support the Breast Imaging Service in developing Breast Services in line with best practice and national imperatives. An administration and audit session will provide an opportunity to confer with Consultant Radiologists reciprocally for difficult or equivocal cases. Clinical duties may be undertaken at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Alexandra Hospital. Clinical duties may also be undertaken at GP practices within the county. The post holder must adhere to the Health Professions Council and the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct, local trust policies, protocols and guidelines and be actively involved in clinical supervision and peer review. The Consultant Radiographer will work totally autonomously in day to day practice with his/her own case load. This will include screening film reading, assessment clinics issuing reports on mammograms, performing and issuing reports on breast ultrasound examinations and performing image guided biopsies and pre operative localisation procedures. As a core member of the breast multi disciplinary team, the post-holder will present their own caseload and support breast MDT meetings across the county. Clinical practice Be an expert practitioner and act as a Consultant in all aspects of breast imaging diagnosis Provide and facilitate an expert level of care to patients presenting with, or who are at risk of, breast cancer and other breast disease including the assessment and diagnosis of patients and to advice on the role and appropriateness of further complex imaging such as MRI in the evaluation and workup of breast problems. Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy on a par with a Consultant Breast Radiologist, demonstrating clinical leadership, advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional radiographer roles. To provide clinical leadership, consultancy and professional education as part of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.To work within and adhere to Standards and operational policies relating to the provision of a Quality Imaging Service, producing and developing protocols , procedures and training manuals reflecting evidence based best practice. Play a key role in delivering the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) Quality assurance and audit programmes including implementation of agreed actions.Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care, particularly with regards to imaging findings, ensuring sound clinical and ethical decision making in relation to breast diagnosis. To regularly undertake and report a wide range of breast imaging examinations ( mammograms, breast ultrasound and interventional breast procedures) Undertake assessment of women recalled from the NHSBSP according to all guidance and quality standards. This will involve concurrent use of mammographic interpretation, ultrasound investigations and invasive biopsy skills in conjunction with excellent abilities in patient communication and support. To provide advice for appointment scheduling if required. Ensure that Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality and total care of all who come into contact with services provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) Liaise with radiologists regarding annual leave and during times of increased workload, ensuring clinical workload commitments are covered to maintain continuity of service in both the screening and symptomatic service. Maintain and promote team working with other health professionals with expertise in the fielde.g. Clinical Nurse Specialists, Radiologists, Surgeons, Pathologists, and Oncologists. Continually assess, monitor and report clinical risk and challenge own and others practice. At all times adhere to the Health Professions Council and the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct, local Trust policies, protocols and guidelines and be actively involved in clinical supervision and peer review. To communicate complex, sensitive/distressing information to patients and their relatives and actively seek to overcome barriers to effective communication. To give expert advice, support and information to patients and their relatives being aware of their psychological / emotional needs and responding accordingly. Operational / Managerial To promote excellent working relationships between all staff within imaging as well, as develop good relationships with health professionals external to the Trust in order to promote an efficient breast imaging service which places the needs of the patient at the centre of all activities. Act as a mentor and provide leadership to Advanced Practitioners To liaise with other radiographers, Managers, Nursing staff, radiologists, Secretarial and A & C and support workers within imaging as well as Clinicians, Nurses within and without the Trust Plans own workload and that of other mammographic staff. Attend radiology governance meetings, contributing to the development of policies and pathways and governance issues such as complaints and risk management. Work with the Director of Breast screening and the Programme Manager in formulating policies and protocols, providing evidence, monitoring and reviewing against relevant national standards in order to influence development. Contribute to the strategic and operational development of the breast imaging service within the Trust working closely with all relevant interested parties. To contribute to the service planning function of the service and support any changes that become necessary. To ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiation regulations IR(ME)R. Technical To be fully competent with the operation of all appropriate imaging equipment within the department and responsible for its safe use by the post holder and other members of staff. To be fully competent with the operation of all additional equipment within the department. Participate in Ultrasound and X-ray equipment evaluation, testing and quality assurance, providing relevant feedback to WAHT. Actively participate in all aspects of the NHSBSP QA programme, follow national guidelines and meet all specific NHSBSP quality targets. To be competent with the operation of the Trust information systems e.g. Radiology Information system, CRIS, PACS and NBSS. Education and Training Lead on the integration of education, research and practice development within the speciality, developing effective links with other individuals, teams and organisations. Encourage the development of and provide expert assistance to junior colleagues and act as a role model to all members of staff. Assist Consultant radiologist colleagues in teaching junior medical staff and specialist radiology trainees and to organise suitable educational experiences within the breast service for medical and other health professional students. Be able to train health professionals in advanced mammography practice. Be a registered practitioner under IR(ME) R and as such be responsible for the justification and authorisation of medical exposures to ionising radiation. Be up to date with current breast issues in all aspects of screening and maintain an extensive and contemporary knowledge of breast imaging and disease by participating in on-going education and continuing self-development, including regular reviews of performance and a high level of critical awareness. Undertake annual performance review / appraisal and develop personal development plans for film reading and interventional advanced practitioners. Promote a reflective questioning approach to clinical practice and support the use of clinical supervision to enhance patient care. Practice Development and Research Lead on the integration of education, research and practice development within the speciality, developing effective links with other individuals, teams and organisations to support these initiatives. Undertake research development and audit in collaboration with others in order to contribute the existing evidence base in relation to breast imaging. Contribute towards integration of the screening, assessment and symptomatic services with due regard to the importance of communication in a split site service. Actively disseminate experiences through professional and academic publications and major national conference proceedings. Support the development of integrated care pathways relating to the care of patients with breast problems requiring breast imaging. To participate in in regional QARC audits and visit To participate in national film reading QA performance (PERFORMS) audits and other CPD activities. Professional Leadership Provide clinical and professional advice and support to the breast MDT within WAHT Create links with other consultant radiographers / advanced practitioners and those involved with developing and advancing breast imaging services thus promoting a local, regional and national profile for breast imaging. Provide clinical and professional leadership to support and inspire colleagues with regard to improving patient / client services in breast imaging and contribute to strategic planning of the breast imaging service and the development of professional practice.