Consultant Radiographer

Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8c
Salary: £79,504 to £91,609 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DA8140829
Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth

Job Summary
As a Consultant Radiographer, you will work alongside Consultant Radiologists and Specialist Doctors to deliver expert clinical care across one-stop symptomatic clinics, screening assessment clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. You will independently perform and report advanced breast imaging and interventional procedures, including ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, localisation techniques and mammogram reading.

A developmental role may be considered for an experienced advanced practitioner holding a minimum of breast ultrasound, interventional procedures and mammographic image interpretation qualifications. This would be paid at band 8a, progressing to 8c following completion of a full Masters qualification and subject to evidencing competency across the pillars of practice referenced in the consultant practitioner knowledge and skills framework.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Main Duties of the Job
This role carries significant clinical autonomy and leadership responsibility, including:

• Acting as a Responsible Assessor for the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)
• 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

What We're Looking For
We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking professional with:

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

Desirable attributes include formal teaching qualifications, experience in clinical research and previous leadership roles within breast imaging services.

Why Join Us?
At Derriford Hospital, youll be part of a high-performing, fully digital breast unit with a robust PACS system and a collaborative MDT. Youll have the opportunity to shape the future of breast imaging services, contribute to national audits, and lead pioneering initiatives in early cancer detection.

We offer:

• A supportive and progressive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and research
• Consultant-level responsibility with scope for strategic influence
• Access to cutting-edge imaging technologies and training

Informal Enquiries
We welcome informal discussions and visits. Please contact: Natasha Webber Deputy Directorate Manager via email natasha.webber1@nhs.net, Matt Thorley, Lead Radiologist via email matthew.thorley@nhs.net, Jen Taper, Consultant Radiographer via email Jennifer.taper1@nhs.net

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Masters Degree in Breast Imaging (to include Interpretation and reporting in mammography, Clinical examination and client communication, Breast ultrasound, Interventional procedures and Research)
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• State-registered with Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification
• Formal IT qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a Film-reading Radiographer
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme Quality Assurance Guidelines
• Demonstrable participation in self-audit and reflection on personal film-reader performance
• Demonstrable experience of breast ultrasound, vacuum procedures, digital breast tomosynthesis and pre-operative localisation techniques

Desirable

• Undertaken a similar role in a breast unit
• Qualified to be a Responsible Assessor in NHSBSP Guidance.
• Demonstrable experience of breast contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM)

Research
Essential

• Proven ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
• Evidence of completed audit projects.
• Good current knowledge of breast literature.
• Up-to-date Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Completion of clinical research.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to lead research team and originate research ideas.
• Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies.

Teaching
Essential

• Proven ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• Willing to teach both medical and radiographic trainees.
• Good fundamental knowledge with good communication skills for teaching.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Formal teaching qualification.
• Extensive teaching database or resources.

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).