About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Breast Radiographer to join our Radiology team, supporting the delivery of both Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services for the local population.
This is a senior clinical and leadership role within the Breast Imaging Unit, providing expert practice in image interpretation, diagnostic decision-making, and interventional procedures, operating at consultant level with autonomy comparable to a Consultant Radiologist.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in driving service development, clinical governance, research, education, and innovation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred, and cost-effective breast imaging services.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Informal visits to the department are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed to support applicants in understanding the role and service prior to application or interview.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Breast Radiographer will:
Provide expert, autonomous practice in mammography reporting, ultrasound, and image-guided breast interventions Act as a Responsible Assessor within the NHS Breast Screening Programme Lead and participate in MDT decision-making at a consultant level Deliver highly complex diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services independently Contribute to service development, innovation, and strategic planning within breast imaging Provide clinical leadership across screening and symptomatic breast pathways Lead quality assurance, audit, and continuous improvement initiatives Contribute to teaching, training, and development of the multidisciplinary team Engage in research activity and support translation of evidence into clinical practice Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R 2017, radiation safety, and governance standards Support patient-centred communication, including consent and sensitive disclosure of results
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
The Consultant Breast Radiographer will provide expert autonomous practice in breast imaging, including mammography reporting, ultrasound, and image-guided interventional procedures. They will manage a complex clinical caseload and act as a Responsible Assessor within the NHS Breast Screening Programme, delivering independent diagnostic decision-making at consultant level.
They will play a central role in multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, contributing expert opinion to patient management and acting as a clinical leader across both screening and symptomatic breast services. The post holder will support service delivery, deputise for senior leadership where required, and help shape the strategic direction of the breast imaging service.
A key aspect of the role is leading service improvement, audit, governance, and protocol development to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care. The post holder will also contribute to research activity and the implementation of evidence-based practice, supporting innovation within breast imaging services.
In addition, they will have a strong educational remit, providing training, supervision, and mentorship to radiographers, advanced practitioners, and wider MDT colleagues, fostering workforce development and advanced practice capability.
The role also requires advanced communication skills to support patients through complex and sensitive pathways, including diagnosis, consent, and disclosure of results.
Finally, the post holder will ensure compliance with national standards, radiation safety regulations, and Trust policies, while contributing to a safe, patient-centred, and continuously improving service.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2254 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
HCPC Registration BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent or undertaking Master's Degree Educated to Master's Level or equivalent experience Relevant prescribing qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience as a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Extensive experience in Mammography interpretation and Screen Reading Extensive experience in Breast Ultrasound Extensive experience in ultrasound and stereotactic guided procedures
Desirable
Significant experience of working independently in Assessment (as Responsible Assessor) and Symptomatic Clinics Experience of facilitating MDT's
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Evidence of advanced clinical skills, as per experience with excellent written and presentation skills Extensive knowledge of NHSBSP including targets Accuracy and attention to detail Strong clinical leadership
Desirable
Knowledge of local NHS targets and initiatives
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Ability to work as part of a team or individually Highly motivated and efficient Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)