Job summary
Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join our established Breast Imaging team as a Consultant Radiographer in Breast, with the additional responsibility of Director of Breast Screening for the North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service.
The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service, as part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, operates Breast Screening and Symptomatic services from dedicated imaging units at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.
In addition, we operate two mobile units in the community.
The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service is a highly performing service for Breast Screening with a dedicated, caring and professional team of Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers, Programme Management and Administrators.
The unit is fully digital with a robust PACS system. Our Radiology team is also part of the strong and effective UHMB Breast Multidisciplinary Team alongside members of the Surgical, Histopathology, Breast Care Nurses and Oncology services.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior leadership post, combining advanced clinical practice with strategic oversight of a high-performing screening service. The Consultant Radiographer role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver expert clinical care across breast screening and symptomatic services, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation, quality, and patient-centred care.
In addition to the core clinical post, the successful candidate will take on the responsibilities of Director of Breast Screening (DoBS), which attracts an additional responsibility allowance for leading and managing the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) across the region. These additional responsibilities are non-contractual and can be removed with three months' notice. The DoBS role includes liaison with NHS England and the regional Quality Assurance teams, service development, and performance oversight.
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual with:
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Extensive clinical expertise in breast imaging (including screening and symptomatic practice)
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Demonstrable leadership skills and strategic vision
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A passion for service quality and continuous improvement
This is a unique opportunity to influence population health outcomes, contribute to national priorities in early cancer detection, and lead an experienced and supportive team at a regional level.
Informal enquiries are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Emily Brooks, Head of Breast Screening.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will deliver autonomous clinical practice to anequivalent level of a Consultant Radiologist. The post holder willbe responsible for:1. The delivery of an integrated, responsive and effective BreastImaging diagnostic service2. Provide a consultant service and carry out an expert practitionerrole, which will involve invasive procedures, interpreting andreporting images, making a diagnosis and recommending furtheraction3. Provide clinical leadership of the team and ensure compliancewith national standards.4. The post holder will provide a person-centred approach to careand will seek to incorporate the user perspective in futuredevelopments; they will bring innovation and influence to enhancethe service and improve outcomes for patients. They will beresponsible for the progression of the department to meetincreasing demands on service provision and new imagingtechniques. They will collaborate with other professional groupsacross boundaries to provide consultant level clinical leadership.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will deliver autonomous clinical practice to anequivalent level of a Consultant Radiologist. The post holder willbe responsible for:1. The delivery of an integrated, responsive and effective BreastImaging diagnostic service2. Provide a consultant service and carry out an expert practitionerrole, which will involve invasive procedures, interpreting andreporting images, making a diagnosis and recommending furtheraction3. Provide clinical leadership of the team and ensure compliancewith national standards.4. The post holder will provide a person-centred approach to careand will seek to incorporate the user perspective in futuredevelopments; they will bring innovation and influence to enhancethe service and improve outcomes for patients. They will beresponsible for the progression of the department to meetincreasing demands on service provision and new imagingtechniques. They will collaborate with other professional groupsacross boundaries to provide consultant level clinical leadership.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registered (or equivalent)
- PGc Advanced Mammography Practice or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Educated to Masters Level
Desirable
- PGc Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a Breast Diagnostic Setting
- NHS Breast Screening Experience in NHSBSP Recall to Assessment
- Experience in Evidence of Research and Development
- Experience facilitating MDTs Experience performing interventional procedures
- Evidence of Service Improvement or Change Management
- Evidence of Leadership experience
Skills
Essential
- IT literate competent with PACS/RIS/NBSS
- Effective Communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Resilient and able to work well under pressure
- Ability to travel as required
- Caring and empathetic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registered (or equivalent)
- PGc Advanced Mammography Practice or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Educated to Masters Level
Desirable
- PGc Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a Breast Diagnostic Setting
- NHS Breast Screening Experience in NHSBSP Recall to Assessment
- Experience in Evidence of Research and Development
- Experience facilitating MDTs Experience performing interventional procedures
- Evidence of Service Improvement or Change Management
- Evidence of Leadership experience
Skills
Essential
- IT literate competent with PACS/RIS/NBSS
- Effective Communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Resilient and able to work well under pressure
- Ability to travel as required
- Caring and empathetic
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).
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).
