Consultant Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Job summary

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 lead 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 (MDT) 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. Responsibilities are also required related to the provision of education, training, supervision, mentorship and ongoing support for under and post graduate radiographers, and specialist radiology trainees in the study and development of knowledge and skills in the field of breast imaging.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the breast care team, the successful candidate will be involved in:

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training & professional development

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma of the College of Radiographers
  • Certificate of Competence in Mammography
  • Post-graduate qualification in Mammography Image Interpretation
  • Post-graduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound
  • Post-graduate qualification in Image-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas – breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation
  • Teaching and supervision of students and trainees
  • Must be able to make judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues
  • Comprehensive up-to-date CPD portfolio

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Day to day supervision of junior staff
  • Able to maintain accurate patient records according to Trust policy
  • Able to communicate complex, sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance, removing barriers to understanding
  • Advanced specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within Breast Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical study at Masters level
  • IR(ME)R Regulations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

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