Job Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced breast imaging radiographer to join our team as a Trainee Consultant Radiographer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about advancing clinical practice, leading service improvement, and shaping the future of breast imaging.
You will work across both screening and symptomatic services, delivering expert clinical care and contributing to the leadership, education, and development of the wider team. The role will be split between clinical and non-clinical duties to support your growth in all four pillars of consultant practice: clinical, leadership, education, and research.
You should have significant experience in breast imaging, with excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. A commitment to ongoing learning and innovation is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in breast ultrasound, reporting or interventional procedures are desirable.
This is a fantastic development opportunity within a supportive, forward-thinking team. Youll benefit from a tailored development plan and mentorship to help you progress to a full Consultant Radiographer role.
Main duties of the job
As Trainee Consultant Radiographer Breast Radiology, you will provide advanced clinical care across breast imaging services, including mammography, ultrasound, image interpretation, and interventional procedures. You will use advanced clinical judgement to support diagnosis and treatment, while contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions.
You will lead and support radiographic staff, contribute to training and development, and help shape service improvements through guideline development, policy writing, and quality assurance. You will take responsibility for service efficiency, resource use, and patient safety, while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, dignity, and confidentiality.
Youll also be actively involved in education, research and audit, helping to influence national practice and support the development of the radiography profession. This role is designed to develop the full range of skills required for progression to Consultant Radiographer.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
74,290 to 85,601 a year ANNEX 21 TRAINING RATE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-3426E-07-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Community Diagnostic Centre
8 The Glass Works
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 1GW
Job description
Job responsibilities
for 3426
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description
Job responsibilities
for 3426
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience in Mammography
• Significant clinical experience in a breast-imaging unit
• Experienced in Mammography Screen Reading
• Experience in Breast Ultrasound
• Experience in both ultrasound and stereotactic guided ultrasound procedures
• Experience of clinical teaching in mammography
• Experience of clinical audit and statistical analysis
• Research experience
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Knowledge and awareness
Essential

• Health and safety procedures
• Data protection and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R2017 and IRR17
• Expert knowledge of current radiographic reporting procedures including issues relating to leadership research and education
• Knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to breast imaging especially NHSBSP
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Knowledge of informed consent process

Qualifications
Essential

• DCR or BSc Radiography
• Certificate of Competency in Mammography
• Masters Degree in Breast Imaging or related Health Care Science
• Current HCPC registration
• High level of clinical competence in a wide range of mammographic techniques

Desirable

• Doctoral level studies
• Accreditation with the Society of Radiographers

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational/leadership skills
• Able to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to write complex reports with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of pathologies
• Demonstration of good organisational skills and an ability to communicate complex information to patients or senior consultant colleagues at a level suited to the listener
• Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
• To inspire and motivate all members of the Breast Imaging with ability to work effectively within a team and promote team working
• Must have a positive and enthusiastic approach and be adaptable and flexible towards working practices and ability to cope under stress
• Ability to engage effectively and show an awareness of the complexities of varying working levels across both organisational and professional boundaries and to have highly developed negotiating and influencing skills to deal with this
• Ability to use critical reflection
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret highly complex and sensitive information
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate new technologies, techniques and equipment in the field of breast imaging and intervention
• Identify training needs of others and self.
• Effective time management
• Ability to command confidence in other health professionals
• Computer literate

Values based questions
Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience in Mammography
• Significant clinical experience in a breast-imaging unit
• Experienced in Mammography Screen Reading
• Experience in Breast Ultrasound
• Experience in both ultrasound and stereotactic guided ultrasound procedures
• Experience of clinical teaching in mammography
• Experience of clinical audit and statistical analysis
• Research experience
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Knowledge and awareness
Essential

• Health and safety procedures
• Data protection and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R2017 and IRR17
• Expert knowledge of current radiographic reporting procedures including issues relating to leadership research and education
• Knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to breast imaging especially NHSBSP
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Knowledge of informed consent process

Qualifications
Essential

• DCR or BSc Radiography
• Certificate of Competency in Mammography
• Masters Degree in Breast Imaging or related Health Care Science
• Current HCPC registration
• High level of clinical competence in a wide range of mammographic techniques

Desirable

• Doctoral level studies
• Accreditation with the Society of Radiographers

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational/leadership skills
• Able to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to write complex reports with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of pathologies
• Demonstration of good organisational skills and an ability to communicate complex information to patients or senior consultant colleagues at a level suited to the listener
• Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
• To inspire and motivate all members of the Breast Imaging with ability to work effectively within a team and promote team working
• Must have a positive and enthusiastic approach and be adaptable and flexible towards working practices and ability to cope under stress
• Ability to engage effectively and show an awareness of the complexities of varying working levels across both organisational and professional boundaries and to have highly developed negotiating and influencing skills to deal with this
• Ability to use critical reflection
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret highly complex and sensitive information
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate new technologies, techniques and equipment in the field of breast imaging and intervention
• Identify training needs of others and self.
• Effective time management
• Ability to command confidence in other health professionals
• Computer literate

Values based questions
Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.