Breast Consultant Radiographer - Director of Breast Screening Applications are invited for an opportunity to join our 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. Job Summary The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service 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 service is a high-performing team comprising Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers, Programme Management and Administrators. The unit is fully digital with a robust PACS system and is part of the UHMB Breast Multidisciplinary Team alongside Surgical, Histopathology, Breast Care Nurses and Oncology services. Main duties of the job

This is a senior leadership post, combining advanced clinical practice with strategic oversight of a high-performing screening service. The Consultant Radiographer role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver expert clinical care across breast screening and symptomatic services, working with a multidisciplinary team to drive quality and patient-centred care. In addition to the core clinical post, the successful candidate will take on the responsibilities of Director of Breast Screening (DoBS), leading and managing the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) across the region. These additional responsibilities are non-contractual and can be removed with three months' notice. The DoBS role includes liaison with NHS England and regional Quality Assurance teams, service development and performance oversight.

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual with

Extensive clinical expertise in breast imaging (including screening and symptomatic practice) Demonstrable leadership skills and strategic vision A passion for service quality and continuous improvement

This is a unique opportunity to influence population health outcomes, contribute to national priorities in early cancer detection, and lead an experienced and supportive team at a regional level. Informal enquiries are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Emily Brooks, Head of Breast Screening. About Us We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal—with community premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. UHMB provides a range of services including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day-case and inpatient surgery, with local outreach services and diagnostics across Morecambe Bay. Qualifications and Experience Essential

BSc Radiography (or equivalent) HCPC Registered (or equivalent) PGc Advanced Mammography Practice or equivalent Evidence of CPD Educated to Masters Level

Desirable

PGc Teaching Qualification Leadership or Management Qualification

Experience

Extensive experience in a Breast Diagnostic Setting NHS Breast Screening Experience in NHSBSP Recall to Assessment Experience in Research and Development Experience facilitating MDTs and performing interventional procedures Evidence of Service Improvement or Change Management Evidence of Leadership experience

Skills

IT literate with PACS/RIS/NBSS Effective communication skills Strong leadership skills Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously Resilient and able to work under pressure Ability to travel as required Caring and empathetic

Disclosure and Regulation This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. UK skilled worker sponsorship information and overseas checks guidance are provided in the supporting documents and NHS/UK government links. Employer details Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddress: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA14 RPWebsite: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Consulting Industries: Health Services

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