Job summary
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.
The post holder will be a key member of our friendly breast imaging leadership team and must have previous experience of day-to-day management within a breast unit.
Hours per week: 37.5
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 candidates 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. Whilst 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.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 209-A-25-7125043
Job locations
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Job description 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 Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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 Essential
* Radiographic Qualification (DCR or BSc Radiography)
* Post graduate certificate/award in Mammography
* HCPC Registration
* Management qualification
* 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 Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to handle sensitive and difficult situations competently
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent IT skills
* 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 Essential
* 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 Essential
* 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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL
Employer's website: East Cheshire NHS Trust
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