Clinical Lead Breast Imaging

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Practitioner or a Superintendent Radiographer in Breast Imaging, to join our team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We provide symptomatic services at East Cheshire NHS Trust and oversee screening services for East Cheshire, Mid Cheshire and Stockport.

We have an eligible breast screening population of approximately 121,000 women.

At the East Cheshire (Macclesfield District General Hospital) site there are 3 Siemens Mammography rooms and 3 Ultrasound rooms. Mid Cheshire (Leighton Hospital) has 3 Siemens Mammography rooms and 2 Ultrasound rooms. Our modern mobile screening unit serves the population of Stockport and has a remote digital transfer system.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Lead you will support the Radiology General Manager, Director of Breast Screening, and the Breast Screening Programme Manager to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service, implementing new technologies and clinical developments. You will act as a role model and point of contact for the radiographic team.

Successful candidate will be responsible for:

• the management and day-to-day running of the specialized services pertaining to the unit
• the management and development of the specialist service ensuring optimum use of staffing and equipment resources within the modalities.
• the professional leadership and training of the team, providing a high-quality patient-focused service.

In addition they will:

• maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• ensure maintenance of equipment and a safe working environment.
• provide a service to patients across all sites.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed, and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Radiographic Qualification (DCR or BSc Radiography)
• Post graduate certificate/award in Mammography
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of clinical leadership and mentorship
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of working with digital imaging and PACS in a breast unit

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and difficult situations competently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Evidence of service development and change
• Evidence of being able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own workload and liaise with other colleagues and teams
• Excellent radiographic positioning skills
• An in-depth understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the cancer plan objectives.

Specific Job Requirement

• A commitment to quality and safety.
• A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
• A listening, learning and leading approach
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
• Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
• Must be willing to act as a role model.
• Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
• Must have the courage to speak up.
• Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.
• Ability to meet travel requirements.

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.