Job Description

We are looking for an experienced breast radiographer with additional advanced clinical experience to work as part of the breast radiology team in Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust to help deliver a high-quality service to patients.
The post holder should have acquired skills in all aspects of breast imaging and have extensive experience working as an enhanced practitioner in a Breast Imaging service. The role is primarily clinical, and you will spend your working day undertaking an advanced practice role in a symptomatic breast unit, this will include film reading, breast ultrasound and interventional procedures.
We require someone who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and who can continuously improve themselves and help others to do so within our department. The post holder will provide support for training and supervision and competency assessment for trainees in the service.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of DCR(R) or BSC in radiography, masters degree (or working towards) in breast imaging, a professional development portfolio, postgraduate qualification in breast ultrasound, postgraduate qualification in mammographic reporting and postgraduate qualification in interventional procedures.
Expected Shortlisting Date
24/11/2025
Planned Interview Date
09/12/2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out interventional procedures, breast ultrasound, and film meeting within the breast symptomatic and screening service. They will be an expert in their clinical role and be part of the breast senior leadership team, managing staff on a day-to-day basis were necessary. Together with the breast radiology consultants and lead radiographer, the successful candidate will work to promote the service and develop policy and procedures, instigating and carrying out audit and service development in line with best practice and national regional and local guidelines.
The post-holder will provide and facilitate expert level of care to patients presenting with breast disease. They will exercise a degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process that will improve a patient outcome.
The post-holder must adhere to the Healthcare Professional Council and the Society of Radiographers code of conduct, local trust policies, protocol and guidelines and be actively involved in clinical supervision.
About us
Information about the symptomatic breast Service
The symptomatic breast imaging services is provided at St James's Hospital. It is an integral part of the breast outpatient clinic and provides one stop clinics. The service is busy and sees approximately 170 to 200 new patients per week. In addition, the service provides imaging for follow-up breast cancer patients and family history surveillance. The unit provides advanced imaging techniques such as vacuum assisted biopsies, contrast examinations, including contrast biopsies and it is actively involved in research and innovation.
Information about the breast screening service
The Leeds and Wakefield breast screening service has various mobile mammography units and static sites across the area. The breast assessment unit is based at Seacroft Hospital and delivers assessment clinics where a variety of techniques examination to be performed
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Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-RAD-301
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and diagnosis of a highly complex caseload within breast imaging using advanced practice skills. To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and a knowledge base beyond those associated with an enhanced radiographer role. To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the work undertaken including the management of patients within the post holders care.
To offer leadership, consultancy and specialist education for experienced staff and possess the ability to develop Clinicians/Radiologists/ Radiographers and other staff within radiology and the Trust.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines with accountability for own actions.
To be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the breast imaging service.
To use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret and independently analyse highly complex imaging to accurately differentiating between normal and abnormal imaging appearances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and diagnosis of a highly complex caseload within breast imaging using advanced practice skills. To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and a knowledge base beyond those associated with an enhanced radiographer role. To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the work undertaken including the management of patients within the post holders care.
To offer leadership, consultancy and specialist education for experienced staff and possess the ability to develop Clinicians/Radiologists/ Radiographers and other staff within radiology and the Trust.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines with accountability for own actions.
To be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the breast imaging service.
To use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret and independently analyse highly complex imaging to accurately differentiating between normal and abnormal imaging appearances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSC in Radiography or equivalent and Post Graduate qualifications in specialist area of practice.
• State Registration (HCPC) or registration with the SCoR voluntary registration scheme.
• Experience of developing and interpreting guidelines and protocols to support change implementation within the department.
• Experience of audit projects.

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Teaching experience

Experience
Essential

• Established clinical expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy/ pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/ conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of advanced clinical skills
• Knowledge of local and national imaging guidelines/ protocols
• Ability to deliver training to the required standard.
• A willingness to undergo training as required including in-house and external training programmes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of wider NHS healthcare issues/ regulations/ guidelines/ policies
• Understanding of future service development and strategy
• Experience of publishing clinical/ research studies.
• Involvement in external teaching, education or training others.

Skills & behaviours
Essential

• Confident and able to take responsibility.
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
• Proactive in solving problems. Self motivated
• Positive and flexible attitude. Approachable
• Sensitive to the needs of a multidisciplinary team
• Takes opportunities to increase own areas of competence
• Strategic thinking.

Desirable

• Inter-personal communication skills
• Excellent written skills.
• Clear vision of the role and commitment to specialty.
• Experience in research and development and participation in department audit/ research

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSC in Radiography or equivalent and Post Graduate qualifications in specialist area of practice.
• State Registration (HCPC) or registration with the SCoR voluntary registration scheme.
• Experience of developing and interpreting guidelines and protocols to support change implementation within the department.
• Experience of audit projects.

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Teaching experience

Experience
Essential

• Established clinical expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy/ pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/ conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of advanced clinical skills
• Knowledge of local and national imaging guidelines/ protocols
• Ability to deliver training to the required standard.
• A willingness to undergo training as required including in-house and external training programmes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of wider NHS healthcare issues/ regulations/ guidelines/ policies
• Understanding of future service development and strategy
• Experience of publishing clinical/ research studies.
• Involvement in external teaching, education or training others.

Skills & behaviours
Essential

• Confident and able to take responsibility.
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
• Proactive in solving problems. Self motivated
• Positive and flexible attitude. Approachable
• Sensitive to the needs of a multidisciplinary team
• Takes opportunities to increase own areas of competence
• Strategic thinking.

Desirable

• Inter-personal communication skills
• Excellent written skills.
• Clear vision of the role and commitment to specialty.
• Experience in research and development and participation in department audit/ research

Skills Required