Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Breast Radiographer to join our dedicated team and help us continue to deliver--and further develop--our successful breast imaging service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing unit that consistently meets all NHSBSP performance standards.
About the Service
The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Breast Imaging Unit is based in a modern, purpose-built facility in York that brings Imaging, Outpatient Services and the Multi-Disciplinary Team together under one roof. We deliver the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme for the wider region and provide a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service, including one-stop assessment and follow-up clinics. Our service incorporates contrast enhanced mammography within both our one-stop and assessment pathways, and we maintain strong, integrated working relationships with colleagues in Surgery, Pathology, Oncology and Breast Care Nursing.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Breast Radiographer, you will work closely with Consultant Radiologists and Consultant Radiographer colleagues across screening and symptomatic services across our Trust. You will be an autonomous practitioner and critical thinker, demonstrating expert practice and high-level clinical decision-making across the four pillars of advanced practice. As a senior team member, you will deliver safe, specialist imaging and intervention, contribute to service development, and provide innovative leadership to meet evolving needs. You will support, mentor, and help train the breast imaging workforce, represent the service at MDT meetings, participate in PERFORMS, lead audit and research activity, and develop clinical practice in line with national guidance.
You must be experienced in the full range of breast radiological duties, including screen reading, symptomatic reporting, breast and axillary ultrasound, 14G and VAB biopsies (ultrasound and stereotactic), and pre-operative localisation. Essential qualifications include a relevant Master's degree, postgraduate credentials in mammography, film reading, breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy, and image-guided localisation. Strong communication skills, accuracy under pressure, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care are required.
Please note: this is a single-sex NHS Breast Screening Programme role, requiring a female post holder under the Equality Act 2010.
About us
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
- generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in radiography
- Examined Masters level postgraduate qualification in reporting of mammography images (screening and symptomatic)
- Examined Masters level postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (Breast)
- Masters level postgraduate qualification in Image Guided Biopsy procedures, (Breast)
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of continuous professional development (with emphasis on area of specialisation)
Desirable
- Published papers and presentations
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years experience at Advanced practitioner level with demonstrated satisfactory film reading standards at internal audit
- A minimum of 3 completed years at PERFORMS (biannual national audit of film reading ability) at satisfactory standard (+-2SD)
Knowledge skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert knowledge of breast diagnostic techniques, breast and related anatomy, pathology and local protocols for surgical and oncological management of breast cancer
- Sensory and co-ordination skills to enable accurate positioning and manipulation of patients and specialist equipment
- Knowledge and follow all local and national protocols, targets and work instructions related to breast imaging
- Skills relevant to forward planning, and clinic management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Caring attitude
Desirable
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in radiography
- Examined Masters level postgraduate qualification in reporting of mammography images (screening and symptomatic)
- Examined Masters level postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (Breast)
- Masters level postgraduate qualification in Image Guided Biopsy procedures, (Breast)
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of continuous professional development (with emphasis on area of specialisation)
Desirable
- Published papers and presentations
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years experience at Advanced practitioner level with demonstrated satisfactory film reading standards at internal audit
- A minimum of 3 completed years at PERFORMS (biannual national audit of film reading ability) at satisfactory standard (+-2SD)
Knowledge skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert knowledge of breast diagnostic techniques, breast and related anatomy, pathology and local protocols for surgical and oncological management of breast cancer
- Sensory and co-ordination skills to enable accurate positioning and manipulation of patients and specialist equipment
- Knowledge and follow all local and national protocols, targets and work instructions related to breast imaging
- Skills relevant to forward planning, and clinic management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Caring attitude
Desirable
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breast Imaging Unit, Magnolia Centre, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wiggington Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
