Job summary
This newly established post is for an Advanced Practitioner Mammographer to develop and work in the symptomatic breast imaging service within the radiology team.
This exciting opportunity is a permanent position that will be within a small breast imaging team and offers opportunity to develop the breast imaging team. The breast service at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust does not include a breast screening programme. The team comprises of 2 radiologists with a special interest in breast radiology and 3 mammographers who work very closely with the breast team to provide an excellent symptomatic breast service.
As a new post this offers a great chance to shape the future of the breast imaging team and lead and develop the symptomatic breast imaging service into the new hospital due to open in 2030.
Main duties of the job
The role requires an individual with passion, commitment, excellent communication skills and a vision to drive the development of the symptomatic breast imaging service
It would be expected that you support the breast services and senior divisional management team. It is anticipated that you will have a pivotal role in supporting and developing robust, safe and a forward-thinking service with allocated resources.
To have a strategic overview of how to improve breast services and work as a key stakeholder in leading the advanced and enhanced clinical practice by clinical colleagues.
The candidate would be expected to be proficient in all aspects of skills required to deliver a one stop breast clinic including diagnostic and interventional breast radiology and reporting of images.
Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.
As an Advanced Practitioner you would be expected to take an active role in research and development, training and education, leadership and management. You would be an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating evidenced based practice to uphold the four pillars of advanced clinical practice in keeping with the Society of Radiographers career framework.
You will work with a job plan and will have allocated time to fulfil all the requirements to fulfil the role of an Advanced Practitioner.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires an individual with passion, commitment, excellent communication skills and a vision to drive the development of the symptomatic breast imaging service
It would be expected that you support the breast services and senior divisional management team. It is anticipated that you will have a pivotal role in supporting and developing robust, safe and a forward-thinking service with allocated resources.
You would be expected to have a strategic overview of how to improve breast services and work as a key stakeholder in leading the advanced and enhanced clinical practice by clinical colleagues.
The candidate would be expected to be proficient in all aspects of skills required to deliver a one stop breast clinic including diagnostic and interventional breast radiology and reporting of images. The candidate would also be expected to work closely in a multi- disciplinary team.
Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.
As an Advanced Practitioner you would be expected to take an active role in research and development, training and education, leadership and management. You would be an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating evidenced based practice to uphold the four pillars of advanced clinical practice in keeping with the Society of Radiographers career framework.
You will work with a job plan and will have allocated time to fulfil all the requirements to fulfil the role of an Advanced Practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires an individual with passion, commitment, excellent communication skills and a vision to drive the development of the symptomatic breast imaging service
It would be expected that you support the breast services and senior divisional management team. It is anticipated that you will have a pivotal role in supporting and developing robust, safe and a forward-thinking service with allocated resources.
You would be expected to have a strategic overview of how to improve breast services and work as a key stakeholder in leading the advanced and enhanced clinical practice by clinical colleagues.
The candidate would be expected to be proficient in all aspects of skills required to deliver a one stop breast clinic including diagnostic and interventional breast radiology and reporting of images. The candidate would also be expected to work closely in a multi- disciplinary team.
Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.
As an Advanced Practitioner you would be expected to take an active role in research and development, training and education, leadership and management. You would be an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating evidenced based practice to uphold the four pillars of advanced clinical practice in keeping with the Society of Radiographers career framework.
You will work with a job plan and will have allocated time to fulfil all the requirements to fulfil the role of an Advanced Practitioner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Advanced medical imaging or working towards and expected completion in a year
- HCPC Registration
- DCR/Bsc Diagnostic Radiography
- Willingness to undertake HEE/NHSE e-portfolio
- Postgraduate certificates in a minimum of three advanced disciplines
- Msc level learning
Desirable
- Education/Teaching qualification
- Leadership/Management Qualification
- Qualification Experience in clinical examination
- Change management
- Business case development
- Previous experience of leading a service
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of advanced practice in mammography
- Autonomous practice in complex situations (decision making skills)
- Experience of 4-pillars (education, research, management)
- Experience of supporting MDT/MDMs Experience and knowledge of symptomatic pathways
- Knowledge of governing bodies, radiation regulations, guidance and pathways
- Clinical governance, data protection, confidentiality
Desirable
- Change management
- Business case development
- Previous experience of leading a service
Other Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continual CPD and upholding 4-pillars of Advanced Practice
- Communication skills, counselling, bad news, dealing with stress.
- HR, governance, management, experience.
Desirable
- Working towards 4-pillars of Advanced Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Advanced medical imaging or working towards and expected completion in a year
- HCPC Registration
- DCR/Bsc Diagnostic Radiography
- Willingness to undertake HEE/NHSE e-portfolio
- Postgraduate certificates in a minimum of three advanced disciplines
- Msc level learning
Desirable
- Education/Teaching qualification
- Leadership/Management Qualification
- Qualification Experience in clinical examination
- Change management
- Business case development
- Previous experience of leading a service
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of advanced practice in mammography
- Autonomous practice in complex situations (decision making skills)
- Experience of 4-pillars (education, research, management)
- Experience of supporting MDT/MDMs Experience and knowledge of symptomatic pathways
- Knowledge of governing bodies, radiation regulations, guidance and pathways
- Clinical governance, data protection, confidentiality
Desirable
- Change management
- Business case development
- Previous experience of leading a service
Other Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continual CPD and upholding 4-pillars of Advanced Practice
- Communication skills, counselling, bad news, dealing with stress.
- HR, governance, management, experience.
Desirable
- Working towards 4-pillars of Advanced Practice
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).
