OverviewBreast Consultant Radiographer - Director of Breast Screening. Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join the established Breast Imaging team as a Consultant Radiographer in Breast, with the additional responsibility of Director of Breast Screening for the North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service.The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service, part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, operates Breast Screening and Symptomatic services from imaging units at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital, with two mobile units in the community. The unit is fully digital with a robust PACS system and collaborates with the UHMB Breast Multidisciplinary Team including Radiologists, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers, Nurses and other professionals.ResponsibilitiesDeliver autonomous clinical practice at a consultant radiologist level in breast imagingProvide a consultant service including invasive procedures, image interpretation/reporting, diagnosis and recommendations for further actionProvide clinical leadership of the team and ensure compliance with national standardsDevelop and implement person-centred care, driving innovation, quality improvement and patient outcomesProgress the department to meet increasing demand and adopt new imaging techniquesCollaborate with other professional groups to provide consultant-level clinical leadershipTake on the responsibilities of Director of Breast Screening (DoBS), leading and managing the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) across the region (non-contractual; can be removed with three months’ notice)Director of Breast Screening (DoBS) DetailsThe DoBS role includes liaison with NHS England and regional Quality Assurance teams, service development and performance oversight.Qualifications and ExperienceEssentialBSc Radiography (or equivalent)HCPC Registered (or equivalent)PGC Advanced Mammography Practice or equivalentEvidence of CPDEducated to Masters levelDesirablePGC Teaching QualificationLeadership or Management QualificationExperienceExtensive experience in a Breast Diagnostic SettingNHS Breast Screening Experience in NHSBSP Recall to AssessmentExperience in Research and DevelopmentExperience facilitating MDTs and interventional proceduresEvidence of Service Improvement or Change ManagementLeadership experienceSkillsIT literate with PACS/RIS/NBSSEffective communication and strong leadershipAbility to work in a team and autonomouslyResilient and able to work under pressureWillingness and ability to travel as requiredCaring and empatheticAbout UsUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust operates across three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital, with additional community premises and outreach services.DetailsDate posted: 29 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 8c; Salary £76,965 to £88,682 a year pa pro rataContract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-timeLocation: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA14 RPNext stepsInformal enquiries are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Emily Brooks, Head of Breast Screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr