Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging

The post holder will provide interpretation of, and reporting of all mammographic and ultrasound imaging of the breast and axilla in breast clinic and act as an independent film reader.

The post holder will also be responsible for aspiration and breast lesion localizations, needle core biopsies and vacuum assisted procedures under x-ray and ultrasound guidance. They will fulfil the quality standards required by the National Health Breast Screening Programme [NHSBSP] and confirm this by undertaking audit and clinical governance activities.

The post holder will be required to lead, supervise, mentor and develop other team members, providing a model of expert practice in terms of knowledge and experience and use clinical research as a basis to extend the scope of practice within the unit. They will act as a source of expert professional advice to medical consultants, other professionals, multi-disciplinary groups, patients and their carers.

They will be required to provide cover for some of the Breast Radiologists' duties when they are unavailable in order to ensure the continuity of the service., The Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will practice at a consultant level providing specialist expert care for patients and having a high degree of autonomy.

Have good communication and working relationships

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey.

"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"