Specialist Radiographer - Xray and Breast Imaging (Band 6)

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	£46,152.00 to £62,310.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£46152.00 - £62310.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 February 2026
Location:	Guernsey, GY4 6UU
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	K0005-26-0017

Summary

Responsibility for Patient/Service User Care Provide high quality imaging services within the X-ray (60%) and Breast Imaging (40%) environments, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of patient care in line with Guernseys CARE values. Act as a specialist practitioner performing and supervising a full range of radiographic and breast imaging examinations using a compassionate and respectful approach. To provide high-quality and autonomous 2D and 3D Mammography imaging for both screening and symptomatic patients for the purposes of breast screening and symptomatic breast assessment. Independently undertake specialist mammographic techniques, including magnification, spot compression and implant views. Assist with interventional breast procedures, including stereo-guided biopsies, vacuum-assisted biopsies, wire localisation, ultrasound-guided procedures (where trained) Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, and local radiation protection policies, demonstrating accountability for patient and staff safety. Work as part of the radiation protection team contributing to audit, quality assurance and assisting the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the modality areas. Ensure a patient-focused approach, addressing concerns with compassion and always maintaining dignity and confidentiality. Monitor and optimize radiation doses in line with ALARP principles, demonstrating accountability for patient safety. Occasionally manage complex cases, including oncology, paediatric, trauma, and vulnerable patients, with respect and sensitivity. Contribute to optimising equipment performance, liaising with medical physics and engineers to maintain optimal functionality 24/7 service delivery. Participate in an equal rotation of the 1st and 2nd X-ray teams on-call rota. Potential working in the satellite X-ray unit at the Mignot Memorial Hospital, Alderney. Leadership Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training for Radiographers, assistant practitioners, and students, fostering a culture of respect and continuous improvement. To participate in one-to-one and team meetings following HSCs Values Based Appraisal process, developing plans to meet personal and organisational objectives. Assist in daily rostering, and performance management of the Radiography team, ensuring accountability in professional development. To coordinate and delegate activities to colleagues where applicable within agreed systems of working, considering required skill mix and staffing levels, in accordance with patient/service user need. Actively pursue CPD activities and promote evidence-based practice within the department. Policy and Service Development To contribute to service development and give constructive feedback to changes within policies and procedures, ensuring that new initiatives are incorporated into working practices for staff. To support the lead Radiographers to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach using KPIs and clinical incidents. To ensure that student Radiographers are working within the scope of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines. Identify and implement service improvements, including new techniques and technologies, to deliver excellence in patient care. Contribute to policy development and ensure adherence to national and local guidelines, maintaining accountability for service standards. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate with other Radiographers, Radiologists and other healthcare professionals in a respectful and compassionate manner. Partnership Working To demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of the CARE Values. To actively work and promote collaborative working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a range of professionals from other service areas who may be participating in the care of a patient/service user. To actively participate in effective team working, communicating with others in a constructive way, which enables colleagues to make suggestions for the improvement of care delivery. Through effective negotiation and organisational and political awareness, create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams. To participate in team meetings. Responsibility for Physical and Financial Resources To ensure that public funds are used responsibly and appropriately. To effectively manage resources within the service area e.g equipment and supplies. To ensure the safe and responsible use of equipment. To ensure all staff handle patients valuables in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. Professional Development To take responsibility for maintaining own professional development and revalidation requirements, ensuring completion of training in accordance with the Statutory, Mandatory and Essential to Role Training Policy. To participate in one-to-one meetings and HSCs Values Based Appraisal process, developing plans to meet personal and organisational objectives. To continually develop new knowledge and skills, applying this to practice and sharing with colleagues and students as appropriate. To participate in the induction, orientation and development of new staff, agency workers, students and any voluntary workers. To ensure the service area provides an effective learning environment and to supervise and assess pre and post registration students in accordance with University and HSC requirements. Analysis and Data Management To contribute to Key Performance Indicators and trends within own service area. To utilise a variety of data sources to contribute to the analysis and investigation of incidents. Participate in audit, risk management, and clinical governance to enhance service quality, striving for excellence in all practices.