Clinical Imaging Specialist (Breast Imaging)

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.

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 act on own initiative.
• 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.
• Personal values in line with those of the Trust and demonstrates all STH PROUD Behaviours.

Essential

• Patients first ?service to patients/clients directly or through their supporting services. ?Includes patients/clients in making decisions to enhance their care. ?Cares for patients/people with courtesy, compassion, dignity and empathy. ?Ensures that the patients/people we serve are at the heart of all we do.
• Respectful ?Contributes to open and honest culture. ?Listens and communicates respectfully towards patients, staff and visitors. ?Conduct themselves in a professional manner. ?Is kind, respectful and fair. ?Ensure inclusivity, valuing and respecting people's differences. ?Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.
• Ownership
• Is committed and displays a 'can do' attitude.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for their own actions.
• Supports initiatives that help to deliver department and organisational goals.
• Celebrates successes.
• Invites and acts upon feedback to continually improve.
• Taking ownership of own personal development.
• Unity
• Commits to team values and goals.
• Shares skills and knowledge.
• Actively contributes to team performance.
• Supports and encourages colleagues.
• Works in partnership with wider teams.
• Inspires, positively influences and motivates colleagues.
• Delivery
• Delivers professional, efficient and effective services.
• Works towards agreed objectives.
• Considers people and task to get results.
• Treats and cares for people in a safe environment

Essential

• BSc (or equivalent) in Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Master's degree in breast imaging, evidence of working towards master's degree or willingness to work towards masters degree.
• 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.
• X-Ray and Ultrasound Guided Breast Interventional Techniques.

Desirable

• Clinical examination module.
• Registered teaching qualification.
• Counselling qualification.
• Attendance of specialist short courses/seminars.
• Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD; and commitment to extend scope by implementing research-based practice.
• Advanced IT skills.

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.
• Awareness of quality frameworks e.g., Clinical Governance principles.
• Expert knowledge of professional policies and procedures including those of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
• 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

• Ability to teach others up to MSc level.
• 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.