Clinical Imaging Specialist (Breast Imaging)

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Clinical Imaging Specialist to join us as a member of the breast imaging team providing the breast imaging service for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS trust. This role is on a 6 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The candidate will have expert knowledge and maintain an excellent level of skill in all aspects of advanced practice in breast imaging. The candidate will predominantly be helping support the breast symptomatic service which is provided in Sheffield, but NHSBSP experience would be desirable.
The role provides a high quality and responsive breast imaging service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The Clinical Breast Imaging Specialist will have expert knowledge and opinion within the field of Breast Imaging. Duties will involve participation/leadership in symptomatic and assessment clinics, performing ultrasound, film reading to include plain film mammography interpretation, ultrasound and mammographic biopsies and localisation procedures.
They will provide strong clinical leadership and apply a high degree of professional autonomy in the decision making process of strategic development of service delivery using innovative solutions to improve patient care and pathways within the region working across traditional professional boundaries. Provide clinical leadership to radiography staff in conjunction with the Breast Imaging Clinical Director. Maintain positive professional links with other medical and non-medical staff to promote excellent multi-disciplinary relationships. Enhance the service by undertaking audit and incorporate evidence based practice.
The successful candidate 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 staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of six months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust’s legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
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

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