Consultant

Consultant Radiographer

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Kettering

Salary

£79,504 – £91,609

Posted

29 Apr

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Breast Radiographer to join our dedicated team based at Kettering General Hospital.

We provide both NHS breast screening and symptomatic services for North Northamptonshire. Our screening population is approximately 51,000 women, with an anticipated population growth of approx 8-10% over the next 10 years.

The successful candidate will possess:

A Master's Degree in Breast Imaging and HCPC registration

Extensive experience in breast ultrasound, clinical examination, interventional procedures and film reading

Proven ability to lead, teach and innovate within a multidisciplinary team environment

A passion for patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Our unit regularly performs Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) and we are working towards delivering a comprehensive CEM biopsy service. Prior experience of CEM is advantageous but not essential.

A Masters level qualification in reporting breast MRI is desirable.

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Consultant Radiographer

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This role carries significant clinical autonomy and leadership responsibility, including:

Acting as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, demonstrating sound knowledge of NHSBSP QA guidelines and KPI's.

Leading MDT discussions and presenting complex cases

Supervising trainees and advanced practitioners

Driving research, audit, and service development initiatives

Contributing to strategic decisions and clinical governance

Participation in self audit and reflection on personal image interpretation performance.

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Further detail of the the role can be found with the attached job description and personal specification.

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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

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Person specification

Essential

Masters Degree in Breast Imaging to include image interpretation, clinical examination, breast ultrasound, interventional procedures and research.
Certificate of competence in Mammography
Evidenced experience of NHSBSP reporting, with annual Performs participation and reflection
Demonstrable knowledge of NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines and key performance indicators
Knowledge and experience of the role of Responsible Assessor
Understanding of Right Results in delivering a breast screening service
Experience of autonomously performing breast ultrasound and ultrasound guided biopsy
A minimum of 2 years experience as an image reporter in breast screening
Experience of leading 2ww clinics
Experience of performing Magseed and wire localisations, both u/s and stereotactically guided
Experience of audit and research pertinent to the role
Evidence based approach to management of complex cases

Desirable

Breast MRI reporting qualification
Knowledge of the requirements of the Very High Risk breast screening cohort
Knowledge of the application of CEM in breast imaging
Experience of reporting CEM
Experience of teaching and mentoring clinical and practical skills
Experience of leadership within the Breast MDT