Stereocore Biopsy Mammographer
The closing date is 05 March 2026
Job summary
This senior role in breast imaging combines working autonomously as an Enhanced Practitioner using specialist skills in stereotactic procedures (core biopsies, vacuum- assisted biopsies +/- vacuum-assisted excisions) together with maintaining mammography skills, working with the team in both the static units based at the Mermaid Centre in the Royal Cornwallhospital and working on the mobile units located in various locations within the community.
There is an opportunity for the applicant to complete mammography interpretation training to join the existing team of seven film readers in the unit.
As a senior member of the breast imaging team, you will be a role model and will lead the team working alongside you in your clinics and will work closely with the Radiologists and the Consultant Radiographer.
You will support the Lead Radiographer and wider management team in the day-to-day leadership and management of the department.
You will promote evidence based best practice together with high standards of clinical x-ray guided interventional procedures and breast imaging to encourage and motivate your peers to achieve their potential. You will be a source of expert clinical opinion in stereotactic breast interventional procedures.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with Radiologists, the admin and clerical team, nursing team and all other modality team leaders to ensure optimum service provision
To ensure professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, regularly review practice, in accordance with local and national policies and guidelines where appropriate.
To work as part of a team providing flexible service delivery as required.
Demonstrate high degree of clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in breast imaging, offering advice and support to radiographers, clinicians and other health care professionals.
To supervise and provide clinical expertise to radiographers, APs, CISWs and undergraduate students when necessary.
To support the team leader in absence management, recruitment and other HR duties where appropriate.
To spend at least 50% of working time carrying out advanced clinical practice
To assist in managing the breast imaging department, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Actively pursue a programme of CPD and maintain a personal record of professional development, suitable for registration purposes as required
Support other staff to meet their CPD requirements.
Promote an environment that fosters innovation and service improvement.
Maintain standards as set out in the QA Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening Radiology
Participate in evening and weekend work as required by the needs of the service
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7756206
Job locations
Royal Cornwall hospital
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Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall hospital
Truro
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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