Job summary
Here at the Mid
Yorkshire Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant
Radiographer to become a key role within our department here at the Breast
Imaging department within Radiology. 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 successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of
DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography, Masters Degree in breast imaging, Professional
Development Portfolio, Postgraduate qualification in Breast
Ultrasound, Postgraduate qualification in mammographic reporting and Postgraduate
qualification in breast Interventional procedures. Experience of running a One
Stop Breast Clinic autonomously, is a
necessity for this role.
The Mid Yorkshire Trust has excellent travel links to Leeds,
Sheffield, Doncaster and Bradford. We are close to both the M1 and the M62.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged please contact; Jenna
Small, Patient Service Manager on 01924 546182 or jenna.small@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of the breast service through developing
advanced and expert clinical service to enhance patient care across breast
radiology.
Support the leadership of the radiographic and wider multidisciplinary
team in line with the service vision whilst developing as a consultant
radiographer.
Time distributed between clinical and non-clinical duties.
To write departmental and implement Trust
wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
To use advanced clinical judgement to enable
independent decision-making.
To provide expert clinical advice in relation to
breast radiology and support the multidisciplinary team.
Act as an ambassador to promote the
role of the consultant radiographer in the wider world of breast imaging.
Provide clinical and professional leadership and
career development for radiographers.
Provide leadership to radiographers, functioning on
a day-to-day basis as a consultant to improve patient care and clinical
practice based upon clinical expertise.
Function as an internal and external consultant in
matters relating to breast radiology.
Function as a key member of the radiology team.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating
advanced clinical competencies and a knowledge base beyond those associated
with specialist radiographic roles.
To function as an autonomous practitioner taking
responsibility and accountability for effective care delivery.
To lead in the establishment of standards and
guidelines for best practice.
To participate/lead in clinical
multidisciplinary team meetings.
To discuss own practice with peers and work
effectively as part of the evolving radiology team.
To have a good working knowledge of the
Radiology Information System.
To input patient details and reports on the
computer system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating
advanced clinical competencies and a knowledge base beyond those associated
with specialist radiographic roles.
To function as an autonomous practitioner taking
responsibility and accountability for effective care delivery.
To lead in the establishment of standards and
guidelines for best practice.
To participate/lead in clinical
multidisciplinary team meetings.
To discuss own practice with peers and work
effectively as part of the evolving radiology team.
To have a good working knowledge of the
Radiology Information System.
To input patient details and reports on the
computer system.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience in breast imaging.
- Experience of clinical education.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Awareness of the national Radiography agenda.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Experience of strategic development.
- Experience of working independently in a breast clinic.
Desirable
- Project management experience.
- Research expertise.
- Experience of writing for publication.
- Experience of working independently in an interventional breast role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally.
- Ability to command national respect.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Comprehensive I.T. skills.
Desirable
- Able to identify training needs of self and other.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated.
- Approachable.
- Effective time management.
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography.
- Masters Degree in breast imaging.
- Professional Development Portfolio.
- Postgraduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound.
- Postgraduate qualification in mammographic reporting.
- Postgraduate qualification in breast Interventional procedures.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience in breast imaging.
- Experience of clinical education.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Awareness of the national Radiography agenda.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Experience of strategic development.
- Experience of working independently in a breast clinic.
Desirable
- Project management experience.
- Research expertise.
- Experience of writing for publication.
- Experience of working independently in an interventional breast role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally.
- Ability to command national respect.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Comprehensive I.T. skills.
Desirable
- Able to identify training needs of self and other.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated.
- Approachable.
- Effective time management.
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography.
- Masters Degree in breast imaging.
- Professional Development Portfolio.
- Postgraduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound.
- Postgraduate qualification in mammographic reporting.
- Postgraduate qualification in breast Interventional procedures.
Desirable
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.
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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).
