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Clinical Imaging Specialist (Breast Imaging)

On-site in Sheffield·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 a year

About £3,660 - £4,010 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Sheffield
Experience
3+ years
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 24 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 oIs committed and displays a 'can do' attitude. oTakes responsibility and is accountable for their own actions. oSupports initiatives that help to deliver department and organisational goals. oCelebrates successes. oInvites and acts upon feedback to continually improve. oTaking ownership of own personal development.
  • Unity oCommits to team values and goals. oShares skills and knowledge. oActively contributes to team performance. oSupports and encourages colleagues. oWorks in partnership with wider teams. oInspires, positively influences and motivates colleagues.
  • Delivery oDelivers professional, efficient and effective services. oWorks towards agreed objectives. oConsiders people and task to get results. oTreats and cares for people in a safe environment
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • 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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff

Visa & relocation

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

The role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical Imaging Specialist to join our Breast Imaging Advanced Practice team. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other advanced practitioners, consultant radiographers and radiologists and members of the breast surgery team to provide a high standard of care for patients presenting at breast symptomatic clinics and clients identified during routine breast screening.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the clinical imaging specialists work with a wide variety of staff around the hospital to ensure that patients experience while visiting the breast imaging department are as positive as possible.

Clinical Imaging Specialists are expected to promote and demonstrate the PROUD values within the breast imaging team.

We would consider candidates who are not fully trained in all areas listed on the person specification. In this case suitable applicants could be employed in an annex 21 arrangement while a short period of additional training is undertaken. Please note this is not a training role, candidates are expected to be able to undertake the majority of the role requirements upon appointment. If potential candidates would like further information please get in touch.

What you'll do

To provide high quality imaging as part of a multi-disciplinary team, while maintaining a high standard of patient care. To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.

To provide leadership and guidance for more junior members of the team and support training of new radiographers, resident doctors, student radiographers, student nurses and medical students.

To take daily responsibility for you own workload under the supervision of a consultant radiologist or radiographer, and work within your own scope of practice.

Please view the attached job description and person specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

How you'll work

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

11 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

United Kingdom

About Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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About the company & team

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Additional information

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.

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