Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Imaging Specialist to join us as a member of the breast imaging team providing the breast imaging service for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS trust. This role is on a 6 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The candidate will have expert knowledge and maintain an excellent level of skill in all aspects of advanced practice in breast imaging. The candidate will predominantly be helping support the breast symptomatic service which is provided in Sheffield, but NHSBSP experience would be desirable.
The role provides a high quality and responsive breast imaging service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Breast Imaging Specialist will have expert knowledge and opinion within the field of Breast Imaging. Duties will involve participation/leadership in symptomatic and assessment clinics, performing ultrasound, film reading to include plain film mammography interpretation, ultrasound and mammographic biopsies and localisation procedures.
They willprovide strong clinical leadership and apply a high degree of professional autonomy in the decision making process of strategic development of service delivery using innovative solutions to improve patient care and pathways within the region working across traditional professional boundaries. Provide clinical leadership to radiography staff in conjunction with the Breast Imaging Clinical Director. Maintain positive professional links with other medical and non-medical staff to promote excellent multi-disciplinary relationships. Enhance the service by undertaking audit and incorporate evidence based practice.
About us
The successful candidate will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of six months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Post graduate qualifications at MSc level or equivalent training in the following: 1. Mammographic studies. 2. Breast Ultrasound. 3. Mammographic image interpretation. 4. Research in practice. 5. X Ray Guided Breast Interventional Techniques.
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD; and commitment to extend scope by implementing research-based practice.
Desirable
- Registered teaching qualification.
- Clinical examination module.
- Counselling qualification.
- Attendance of specialist short courses/seminars.
- Advanced IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised Breast Imaging to MSc level or equivalent with considerable post graduate experience at a senior level.
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of Breast imaging ultrasound and mammographic procedures.
- Ability to undertake and independently report ultrasound and mammographic images and procedures at the same level required by a Radiologist.
- Expert knowledge of professional policies and procedures including those of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Awareness of quality frameworks e.g., Clinical Governance principles.
- Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging.
- Ability to critically assess and evaluate new technologies, techniques and equipment in the field of Breast imaging and intervention. Advising on selection, procurement and commissioning of specialised Breast imaging equipment - compile case of need if appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research methodologies and evidence of implementing evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of delivering conference presentations or writing for publication.
- Awareness of NHS financial flows.
- Evidence of influencing service delivery.
- Ability to teach others up to MSc level.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A commitment to expand and develop core knowledge using evidence-based practice and to undertake all training requirements of the post.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate good leadership qualities and team development skills. Ability to lead and embed change.
- Ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team.
- Ability to recognise and appropriately manage stressful situations and the holistic needs of anxious stressed patients.
- Ability to motivate others and provide professional leadership to support staff development.
- Ability to work under pressure maintaining a professional manner whilst dealing with conflicting demands.
- Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance equipment tests and standards.
- IT literate, ability to use Internet and good working knowledge relevant computer applications. (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Database).
- Highly self-motivated and flexible approach to service provision with strategic vision and planning skills and the ability to lead and embed change.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills including being able to communicate effectively across all disciplines- clinical, managerial and to a wide audience.
- Flexible attitude to working.
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to act on own initiative.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Post graduate qualifications at MSc level or equivalent training in the following: 1. Mammographic studies. 2. Breast Ultrasound. 3. Mammographic image interpretation. 4. Research in practice. 5. X Ray Guided Breast Interventional Techniques.
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD; and commitment to extend scope by implementing research-based practice.
Desirable
- Registered teaching qualification.
- Clinical examination module.
- Counselling qualification.
- Attendance of specialist short courses/seminars.
- Advanced IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised Breast Imaging to MSc level or equivalent with considerable post graduate experience at a senior level.
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of Breast imaging ultrasound and mammographic procedures.
- Ability to undertake and independently report ultrasound and mammographic images and procedures at the same level required by a Radiologist.
- Expert knowledge of professional policies and procedures including those of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Awareness of quality frameworks e.g., Clinical Governance principles.
- Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging.
- Ability to critically assess and evaluate new technologies, techniques and equipment in the field of Breast imaging and intervention. Advising on selection, procurement and commissioning of specialised Breast imaging equipment - compile case of need if appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research methodologies and evidence of implementing evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of delivering conference presentations or writing for publication.
- Awareness of NHS financial flows.
- Evidence of influencing service delivery.
- Ability to teach others up to MSc level.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A commitment to expand and develop core knowledge using evidence-based practice and to undertake all training requirements of the post.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate good leadership qualities and team development skills. Ability to lead and embed change.
- Ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team.
- Ability to recognise and appropriately manage stressful situations and the holistic needs of anxious stressed patients.
- Ability to motivate others and provide professional leadership to support staff development.
- Ability to work under pressure maintaining a professional manner whilst dealing with conflicting demands.
- Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance equipment tests and standards.
- IT literate, ability to use Internet and good working knowledge relevant computer applications. (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Database).
- Highly self-motivated and flexible approach to service provision with strategic vision and planning skills and the ability to lead and embed change.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills including being able to communicate effectively across all disciplines- clinical, managerial and to a wide audience.
- Flexible attitude to working.
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to act on own initiative.
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).
