Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Advanced Practitioner to join our team and contribute to our commitment to providing patient care. This is a training post aimed at developing an experienced Advanced Practitioner in Breast Imaging into the role of Consultant Radiographer. The length of training will depend upon the level of experience and how many arms of advanced practice the successful candidate has. This will be confirmed with the successful candidate before appointment.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Consultant Breast Radiographer will work towards becoming an independent, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and taking a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary breast imaging and surgical team.
They will fulfil a senior role in the breast team with the autonomy to initiate action base on their interpretation of policies/guidelines seeking advice if required. This will include providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to differential diagnosis and follow up.
The post holder will provide a high quality and responsive breast imaging service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining and monitoring performance as set out by the NHSBSP to enable standards to be met.
The post holder will need to have a passion for working to the highest standard to join our dedicated and highly trained team.
You will need to be motivated, passionate, and able to work as part of a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment.
About us
Our breast screening programme is one of the largest in the East Midlands and one of the largest in England. We are a centre that is actively involved in clinical trials and have successfully secured Tomosynthesis along with Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description/personal specification (see documents required section) information on the main duties, responsibilities and skill required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description/personal specification (see documents required section) information on the main duties, responsibilities and skill required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography
- UK NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate award in mammographic practice
- UK Post Graduate Qualifications and competence in at least 1 of the following - Breast Image Interpretation, X-ray guided Stereotactic Interventional Procedures, Breast Ultrasound (Interventional/therapeutic) procedures
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Managerial / leadership course
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Evidence of communicating complex information to colleagues, patients, carers and relatives
- Evidence of being a team-player
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and influence staff
- Ability to manage conflict
Experience
Essential
- Over 3 years' experience of working within Mammography and the NHSBSP
- Over 2 years in a senior clinical role/Advanced Practitioner
- Knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of current NHS Policy including NHSBSP plan and key targets
- Experience of managing clinical staff and performance issues
Desirable
- Experience of reporting on complex performance management information
- Experience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand complex clinical data
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Evidence of service delivery and bringing change
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of decision making
- Evidence of working without direct supervision
- Participation in audit, project work Capacity to gain new skills in a changing environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography
- UK NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate award in mammographic practice
- UK Post Graduate Qualifications and competence in at least 1 of the following - Breast Image Interpretation, X-ray guided Stereotactic Interventional Procedures, Breast Ultrasound (Interventional/therapeutic) procedures
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Managerial / leadership course
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Evidence of communicating complex information to colleagues, patients, carers and relatives
- Evidence of being a team-player
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and influence staff
- Ability to manage conflict
Experience
Essential
- Over 3 years' experience of working within Mammography and the NHSBSP
- Over 2 years in a senior clinical role/Advanced Practitioner
- Knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of current NHS Policy including NHSBSP plan and key targets
- Experience of managing clinical staff and performance issues
Desirable
- Experience of reporting on complex performance management information
- Experience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand complex clinical data
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Evidence of service delivery and bringing change
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of decision making
- Evidence of working without direct supervision
- Participation in audit, project work Capacity to gain new skills in a changing environment
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).
