About this role
Job summary
The QEH King's Lynn Breast Imaging department are looking for and experienced individual to help support with Consultant Radiographer bank work
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an imaging, interventional, and ultrasound service within the Breast Imaging Department for both the Symptomatic and Screening Services. This includes localisation of breast lesions, US guided core biopsy, biopsies using stereotactic guided imaging and cyst aspiration. This may on occasion involve US guided preoperative localisation of breast lesions.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma of the College of Radiographers Certificate of Competence in Mammography Post-graduate qualification in Mammography Image Interpretation Post-graduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound Post-graduate qualification in Image-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures MSc in Radiography HCPC State-Registered Radiographer
Experience Essential
Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas - breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation Participation in PERFORMS Teaching and supervision of students and trainees Must be able to make judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Able to maintain accurate patient records according to Trust policy Able to communicate complex, sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance, removing barriers to understanding Must have attended an Advanced Communication Skills Course Advanced specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within Breast Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical study at Masters level
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)