An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiographer in breast to join our team at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust on a 2-year fixed term contract. This post is for a Consultant Breast Radiographer with postgraduate experience and qualifications in breast image interpretation, breast ultrasound, and breast intervention. The post holder must hold or be working towards a masters degree in Breast Imaging. The post holder will be expected to work alongside Consultant breast radiographers, advanced practitioners and Consultant Radiologists and specialist Doctors to provide an imaging, interventional, and ultrasound service within the breast screening unit. This will include ultrasound and biopsy, reporting of breast images, localisation of breast lesions, leading assessment clinics and participating in multi-disciplinary meetings. The mix of screening and symptomatic work will be agreed according to the needs of the department. Main duties of the job Undertake and independently report on breast ultrasound, issue reports and further recommendations as appropriate. Perform image guided intervention using ultrasound and x-ray. To assess critically any change in ultrasound practice within the unit, interpreting conflicting information and instigate any resulting change in practice. Provide highly specialist advice on service. Report mammography images originating from the screening programme, symptomatic and breast screening cancer follow-up programmes. To be a source of information and advice for colleagues with regard to abnormal image recognition. To assess critically any change in reading practice within the unit, interpreting conflicting information and instigate any resulting change in practice. Provide highly specialist advice on service. To be able to work autonomously within the breast team and exercise clinical judgement using skill and professional knowledge to ensure clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework. To run the imaging side of breast clinics autonomously, issuing reports and giving advice to other clinicians. If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Sarah Holtby-Smith, Superintendent Radiographer on 01284 713938 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit. About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and childrens ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Job responsibilities - Communication: • Be an excellent communicator with staff and patients. • Have great skill in relaying information that at times may be sensitive or complex. • Contribute to debates and be able to communicate professional views to colleagues. • Play a part in the in the wider radiography team and motivate other staff members. • Be confident to give presentations, relay audits, chair meetings. - Analytical and judgemental: • Good problem-solving skills. • Be able to exercise own judgment in clinical situations. • Undertake research in collaboration with others in order to contribute to the existing evidence base in relation to breast imaging. • Promote radiographer involvement in audit and research and actively encourage and support those involved. - Planning and organisational Skills: • Facilitate service improvement by developing and promoting greater multi professional working and integrating four tier skill mix. • Maintain personal development by attending local and national conference. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential • BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification • Post-graduate/ Masters level qualification in breast or working towards • Valid HCPC registration • Leadership training or equivalent experience • Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in breast imaging Desirable • Additional training/ qualification in a specific area of breast imaging Experience and knowledge Essential • Demonstrable clinical and leadership experience as a mammographer in the NHS • Knowledge of booking and capacity planning • Experience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical breast examinations Desirable • Knowledge of the UKAS Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) and the requirements for accreditation relating to symptomatic breast imaging services Skills and abilities Essential • Good written and verbal communication skills, able to discuss complex information at relevant MDTs • Good organisational and leadership skills • Able to implement evidence- based practice • Able to use a wide range of IT systems effectively • Working knowledge of Imaging Regulations and governance processes Desirable • Awareness of all current topics and developments within the field of breast imaging Personal qualities Essential • Ability to motivate and develop others • Ability to undertake difficult conversations with patients • Acts as an effective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times • High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations Desirable • Able to encourage others to be innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of service