Consultant Practitioner
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Job summary
The post holder will deliver autonomous clinical practice to an equivalent level of a Consultant Radiologist. This will include interpretation of, and reporting of all mammographic and ultrasound imaging of the breast and axilla.
The post holder will also be responsible for aspiration and breast lesion localizations, needle core biopsies and vacuum assisted procedures under x-ray and ultrasound guidance. They will fulfil the quality standards required by the National Health Breast Screening Programme [NHSBSP] and confirm this by undertaking audit and clinical governance activities.
The post holder will be required to lead, supervise, mentor and develop other team members, providing a model of expert practice in terms of knowledge and experience and use clinical research as a basis to extend the scope of practice within the unit. They will act as a source of expert professional advice to medical consultants, other professionals, multi-disciplinary groups, patients and their carers.
They will be required to provide cover for the Radiology Breast Consultants duties and clinics when they are unavailable in order to ensure the continuity of the service.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Radiographer Practitioner will practice at a consultant level providing specialist expert care for patients and having a high degree of autonomy.
Provide expert clinical practice
Clinical leadership, Education and Research
Have good communication and working relationships
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey.
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Details
Date posted
07 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£70,417 to £81,138 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
345-RAD5070321-B
Job locations
North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton
TS19 8PE
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)








Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services Manager
Sarah Maria Maddison
01642624259
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