Consultant Radiographer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Breast Radiographer to join our dedicated team based at Kettering General Hospital.

We provide both NHS breast screening and symptomatic services for North Northamptonshire. Our screening population is approximately 51,000 women, with an anticipated population growth of approx 8-10% over the next 10 years.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• A Master's Degree in Breast Imaging and HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in breast ultrasound, clinical examination, interventional procedures and film reading
• Proven ability to lead, teach and innovate within a multidisciplinary team environment
• A passion for patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Our unit regularly performs Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) and we are working towards delivering a comprehensive CEM biopsy service. Prior experience of CEM is advantageous but not essential.

A Masters level qualification in reporting breast MRI is desirable.

This role carries significant clinical autonomy and leadership responsibility, including:

• Acting as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, demonstrating sound knowledge of NHSBSP QA guidelines and KPI's.
• Leading MDT discussions and presenting complex cases
• Supervising trainees and advanced practitioners
• Driving research, audit, and service development initiatives
• Contributing to strategic decisions and clinical governance
• Participation in self audit and reflection on personal image interpretation performance.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Black Job title: Breast Screening Programme Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: View phone number on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com

Graham Clark, Head of Imaging. View email address on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com