Freeman Hospital · 3 hours ago
Consultant Radiographer - Mammography
Carthage, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFreeman Hospital is one of the largest NHS hospital trusts in the UK, providing a wide range of specialized health services. They are seeking a Consultant Radiographer specializing in Mammography to deliver expert clinical care in breast imaging, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
To act as an autonomous practitioner working alongside Consultant Radiologists to lead on the clinical development of mammography practice
To provide expert clinical knowledge in the field of breast imaging for the benefit of patients
Work independently and unsupervised as an expert practitioner in performing diagnostic breast procedures
Exercise and demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement, discretion and clinical decision making
To act as a source of expert knowledge for the clinical aspects of breast imaging, underpinned by theory and experience
Be responsible for diagnosing benign and malignant breast conditions and discussing the findings of such examinations with the patients
To work closely with consultant colleagues to drive the clinical development of the breast imaging service
Work closely with the operational management team to shape and implement service delivery, promoting best practice and auditing current practice
To provide education and training in their specialist field to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers
Delivers and takes responsibility for training and education within mammography
To work in collaboration with other professional groups and provide consultant level leadership
To work closely with consultant colleagues to drive the clinical development of the mammography service
Leads and takes responsibility for research within and involving mammography practice
Member of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective mammographic service, performing and independently reporting examinations on a daily basis
Play a pivotal role in the integration of research evidence into clinical practice, delivering enhanced quality in breast imaging and improving the outcomes for patients
To provide a consultant radiographer service which is interchangeable with a consultant radiologist to ensure seamless service delivery
Provide specialist radiological expertise and advice in advanced clinical practice with a defined focus. To be an agent for change within defined clinical and organisational boundaries. To function at a higher level of practice demonstrating higher levels of decision making, planning and collaborative working
To analyse complex information from multiple sources and translate findings into recommendations, policy decisions and actions
To lead quality initiatives to continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provide in the safest manner
Able to demonstrate a professional and caring approach to patients
Qualification
Required
HCPC registered BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with relevant post-graduation experience
Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography practice
MSc in breast imaging and post graduate certificates in all areas of breast imaging with specialist knowledge at consultant level
Significant experience working as an advanced practitioner in breast imaging
Evidence of significant autonomous practice post qualification of 3 advanced practice disciplines in breast and working alongside Breast Radiologists to cement and develop advanced levels of knowledge
Must have expert knowledge of all breast diagnostic techniques and related anatomy and pathology. Along with local protocols for the surgical and oncological management of breast cancer
Relevant experience in teaching and education
Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
Evidence of ongoing CPD
Able to use expert clinical judgement to make decisions based on interpretation of multiple imaging modalities that may be conflicting and require expert analysis to recommend next steps in patient care/diagnosis
Ability to perform all required advanced clinical techniques and be able to do this whilst being the only person in the unit to have these skills when breast Radiologists are unavailable
IT skills for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time when film reading
Very high levels of dexterity and precision when taking core biopsies of lesions that are just mm in size
Evidence of leadership skills
Preferred
Research qualification at least to an MSc level with relevant research experience
Involvement in regional and national professional committees
Company
Freeman Hospital
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK
Carthage, Missouri, US
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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