Consultant Radiographer
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
The post of Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will deliver autonomous clinical practice of breast services in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS...
As an integral member of the breast care team, the successful candidate will be involved in:
Independent clinical breast examination
Independent breast screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation including formulation of radiology report
Independent breast screening and symptomatic breast ultrasound examination including image interpretation and formulation of radiology report
Independent percutaneous breast procedures under free hand, ultrasound or stereotactic guidance to include cyst aspiration, abscess or seroma drainage, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy, Scout localisation and localisation wire insertion
Effective clinical leadership, communicating and encouraging others to deliver best practice and evidence-based care to patients within the Trust
Provision of expert clinical radiographic input into the clinical governance strategy of the Trust.
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Qualifications/training & professional development
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- Post-graduate qualification in Mammography Image Interpretation
- Post-graduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound
- Post-graduate qualification in Image-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures
Experience
Essential
- Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas - breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation
- Teaching and supervision of students and trainees
- Must be able to make judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues
- Comprehensive up-to-date CPD portfolio
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Day to day supervision of junior staff
- Able to maintain accurate patient records according to Trust policy
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance, removing barriers to understanding
- Advanced specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within Breast Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical study at Masters level
- IR(ME)R Regulations
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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