Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Mammogrpaher for the Breast Imaging service..
This role requires an individual with passion, commitment, excellent communication skills, vision and the desire to drive standards and lead on service improvement. You will support the breast services and divisional management team, in providing high quality, advanced clinical care.
You will support the senior management team within the breast imaging departments to deliver a service that meets both national and local performance targets and standards. The post holder will be a key stakeholder in the development and improvement of enhanced and advanced practice undertaken by clinical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support effective strategic and operational management in delivering a robust, safe and forward thinking service for service users with the allocated resources available.
The Consultant Mammographer will take an active role in research and development, training and education and leadership and management. They will be an autonomous and independent practitioner with the clinical skills, knowledge and education to support their practice. Continually evidencing and upholding the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. We offer full support to succed in this role. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. We offer full support to succed in this role. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC or equivalent professional registration
- IELTS Level 7, CEFR level C1 if English not primary language.
- Master's Degree in Breast Imaging or related Health Care Science
- Post graduate qualification in mammography
Desirable
- Doctoral level studies
- Accreditation with the Society of Radiographers
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous management experience at senior level.
- Extensive post qualification experience in Mammography
- Experienced in Mammography Screen Reading
- Experience in Breast Ultrasound
- Experience in both u/s or stereotactic guided interventional procedures
- Experience of training students/staff
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS and NHSBSP current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
- Effective communicator.
- IT skills including knowledge of Windows and Office.
- Ability to work to a high standard both technically and in patient Care.
- Ability to write complex reports with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of pathologies
- Demonstration of good organisational skills and an ability to communicate complex information to patients or senior consultant colleagues at a level suited to the listener
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of PAS/PACS and other data base systems.
- Good interpersonal skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of the service
- Relates effectively with professional colleagues at all times
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute effectively to the team
- Ability to travel across sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Radiography or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC or equivalent professional registration
- IELTS Level 7, CEFR level C1 if English not primary language.
- Master's Degree in Breast Imaging or related Health Care Science
- Post graduate qualification in mammography
Desirable
- Doctoral level studies
- Accreditation with the Society of Radiographers
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous management experience at senior level.
- Extensive post qualification experience in Mammography
- Experienced in Mammography Screen Reading
- Experience in Breast Ultrasound
- Experience in both u/s or stereotactic guided interventional procedures
- Experience of training students/staff
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS and NHSBSP current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
- Effective communicator.
- IT skills including knowledge of Windows and Office.
- Ability to work to a high standard both technically and in patient Care.
- Ability to write complex reports with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of pathologies
- Demonstration of good organisational skills and an ability to communicate complex information to patients or senior consultant colleagues at a level suited to the listener
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of PAS/PACS and other data base systems.
- Good interpersonal skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of the service
- Relates effectively with professional colleagues at all times
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute effectively to the team
- Ability to travel across sites.
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).
