Job Overview
The post of Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will deliver autonomous clinical practice of breast services in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust in accordance with the NHS Cancer Plan. There is a requirement to work as part of a clinical team led by the Director of Breast Screening to provide and develop consultant-level radiographic leadership and practice in the field of diagnostic breast imaging. The post will play a key role as an expert professional, providing advice to Medical Consultants and other health professionals and multi‑disciplinary team groups, contributing to improved outcomes for patients, seeking to develop further the patient-focused approach to care. The post holder will provide cover for Radiology Breast Consultant duties working flexibly where required. The post requires provision of diagnostic imaging to the same level of competency as a Consultant Radiologist, to include screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation, diagnostic breast ultrasound and percutaneous interventional breast procedures under ultrasound, stereotactic or clinical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
* Independent clinical breast examination
* Independent breast screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation including formulation of radiology report
* Independent breast screening and symptomatic breast ultrasound examination including image interpretation and formulation of radiology report
* Independent percutaneous breast procedures under free hand, ultrasound or stereotactic guidance to include cyst aspiration, abscess or seroma drainage, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy, Scout localisation and localisation wire insertion
* Effective clinical leadership, communicating and encouraging others to deliver best practice and evidence-based care to patients within the Trust
* Provision of expert clinical radiographic input into the clinical governance strategy of the Trust
Admin & Clerical staff may be required to act as Loggists for a major incident. Everyone within the Trust has or will shortly need to have a minimum level of skill for computer literacy for their day‑to‑day work as we become more digitally mature.
Benefits and Support
We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:
* Flexible working opportunities
* Free counselling service
* NHS Pension scheme
* Access to Wagestream – an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access
* Support and advice for staff affected by either peri‑menopause or menopause
* Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include: Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.
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