Job summary
We
are looking for an experienced breast radiographer with additional advanced
clinical experience to work as part of the breast radiology team in Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trust to help deliver a high-quality service to patients.
The
post holder should have acquired skills in all aspects of breast imaging and
have extensive experience working as an enhanced practitioner in a Breast
Imaging service. The role is primarily clinical, and you will spend your
working day undertaking an advanced practice role in a symptomatic breast
unit, this will include film reading, breast ultrasound and interventional
procedures.
We
require someone who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and
who can continuously improve themselves and help others to do so within our
department. The post holder will provide support for training and supervision
and competency assessment for trainees in the service.
The
successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of DCR(R) or BSC in
radiography, masters degree (or working towards) in breast imaging, a
professional development portfolio, postgraduate qualification in breast
ultrasound, postgraduate qualification in mammographic reporting and
postgraduate qualification in interventional procedures.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
24/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
09/12/2025
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be responsible for carrying out interventional procedures,
breast ultrasound, and film meeting within the breast symptomatic and
screening service. They will be an expert in their clinical role and be part
of the breast senior leadership team, managing staff on a day-to-day basis
were necessary. Together with the breast radiology consultants and lead
radiographer, the successful candidate will work to promote the service and
develop policy and procedures, instigating and carrying out audit and service
development in line with best practice and national regional and local
guidelines.
The
post-holder will provide and facilitate expert level of care to patients
presenting with breast disease. They will exercise a degree of professional
autonomy in the decision-making process that will improve a patient outcome.
The
post-holder must adhere to the Healthcare Professional Council and the
Society of Radiographers code of conduct, local trust policies, protocol and
guidelines and be actively involved in clinical supervision.
About us
Information
about the symptomatic breast Service
The
symptomatic breast imaging services is provided at St James's Hospital. It is
an integral part of the breast outpatient clinic and provides one stop
clinics. The service is busy and sees approximately 170 to 200 new patients
per week. In addition, the service provides imaging for follow-up breast
cancer patients and family history surveillance. The unit provides advanced
imaging techniques such as vacuum assisted biopsies, contrast examinations,
including contrast biopsies and it is actively involved in research and
innovation.
Information
about the breast screening service
The
Leeds and Wakefield breast screening service has various mobile mammography
units and static sites across the area. The breast assessment unit is based
at Seacroft Hospital and delivers assessment clinics where a variety of
techniques examination to be performed
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
take a lead role in the advanced assessment and diagnosis of a highly complex
caseload within breast imaging using advanced practice skills. To act as an
expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and a
knowledge base beyond those associated with an enhanced radiographer role. To
be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the
work undertaken including the management of patients within the post holders
care.
To
offer leadership, consultancy and specialist education for experienced staff
and possess the ability to develop Clinicians/Radiologists/ Radiographers and
other staff within radiology and the Trust.
To
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working within codes of practice
and professional guidelines with accountability for own actions.
To
be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the breast imaging
service.
To
use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret and independently analyse
highly complex imaging to accurately differentiating between normal and
abnormal imaging appearances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
take a lead role in the advanced assessment and diagnosis of a highly complex
caseload within breast imaging using advanced practice skills. To act as an
expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and a
knowledge base beyond those associated with an enhanced radiographer role. To
be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the
work undertaken including the management of patients within the post holders
care.
To
offer leadership, consultancy and specialist education for experienced staff
and possess the ability to develop Clinicians/Radiologists/ Radiographers and
other staff within radiology and the Trust.
To
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working within codes of practice
and professional guidelines with accountability for own actions.
To
be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the breast imaging
service.
To
use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret and independently analyse
highly complex imaging to accurately differentiating between normal and
abnormal imaging appearances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC in Radiography or equivalent and Post Graduate qualifications in specialist area of practice.
- State Registration (HCPC) or registration with the SCoR voluntary registration scheme.
- Experience of developing and interpreting guidelines and protocols to support change implementation within the department.
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Established clinical expertise.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy/ pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/ conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of advanced clinical skills
- Knowledge of local and national imaging guidelines/ protocols
- Ability to deliver training to the required standard.
- A willingness to undergo training as required including in-house and external training programmes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider NHS healthcare issues/ regulations/ guidelines/ policies
- Understanding of future service development and strategy
- Experience of publishing clinical/ research studies.
- Involvement in external teaching, education or training others.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Confident and able to take responsibility.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Proactive in solving problems. Self motivated
- Positive and flexible attitude. Approachable
- Sensitive to the needs of a multidisciplinary team
- Takes opportunities to increase own areas of competence
- Strategic thinking.
Desirable
- Inter-personal communication skills
- Excellent written skills.
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to specialty.
- Experience in research and development and participation in department audit/ research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC in Radiography or equivalent and Post Graduate qualifications in specialist area of practice.
- State Registration (HCPC) or registration with the SCoR voluntary registration scheme.
- Experience of developing and interpreting guidelines and protocols to support change implementation within the department.
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Established clinical expertise.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy/ pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/ conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of advanced clinical skills
- Knowledge of local and national imaging guidelines/ protocols
- Ability to deliver training to the required standard.
- A willingness to undergo training as required including in-house and external training programmes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider NHS healthcare issues/ regulations/ guidelines/ policies
- Understanding of future service development and strategy
- Experience of publishing clinical/ research studies.
- Involvement in external teaching, education or training others.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Confident and able to take responsibility.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Proactive in solving problems. Self motivated
- Positive and flexible attitude. Approachable
- Sensitive to the needs of a multidisciplinary team
- Takes opportunities to increase own areas of competence
- Strategic thinking.
Desirable
- Inter-personal communication skills
- Excellent written skills.
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to specialty.
- Experience in research and development and participation in department audit/ research
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
