Consultant Radiographer Breast (Development Role)
Band 8c Consultant Radiographer (Annex 21) development post, in line with NHS Agenda for Change.
Band 8c Annex 21 development post
The closing date is 27 May 2026
* This is a Band 8c Annex 21 development post*
We require a BSc (Hons) in Radiography (or equivalent), HCPC registration, and a Postgraduate Award in Mammography (or equivalent). A full MSc in Advanced Mammography Practice must be held or be completed during employment.
Completion of the full MSc is essential for progression to independent practice as a Responsible Assessor. A structured development plan will be provided if the candidate has not yet met all requirements.
During Annex 21, if all modules are not already completed, the Trust will support completion of remaining MSc modules and development of advanced clinical skills under supervision. This includes progression through key modules, demonstrating autonomous practice, and meeting competency and governance standards.
Progression to the full Band 8c Consultant Radiographer role will occur upon completion of the full MSc (including dissertation), demonstration of competence across all four pillars of Consultant Practice, independent practice as a Responsible Assessor, and formal sign‑off.
The length of the Annex 21 period will depend on the applicant’s existing experience, skills and qualifications, and will be agreed following interview along with a detailed development and progression framework.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of the work, mammography posts have a gender protected character. This is a genuine occupational requirement and therefore this post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and, therefore, only female applicants should apply.
The post-holder will provide expert level of care in breast imaging services, exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy, and embed values‑based practice across pathways, services, organisations and systems, working in partnership with individuals and teams. They will develop expertise in professional practice and independent decision‑making within complex and unpredictable contexts, and demonstrate evidence‑informed practice.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver seamless continuity of service for the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic breast services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
Liaise with colleagues regarding annual leave and during times of increased workload, ensuring clinical workload commitments are covered to maintain continuity in both screening and symptomatic services.
About us
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team – clinical or non‑clinical – plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you commit to uphold these values, ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction every day.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
This is a structured development post with progression from Band 7 to Band 8a and ultimately Band 8c. The postholder will begin at Band 7 while undertaking the required MSc modules and developing advanced clinical skills under supervision. Progression to Band 8a will occur once all key MSc modules (excluding the dissertation) are completed and the individual demonstrates autonomous practice and meets agreed competency and governance standards. Progression to Band 8c will only be achieved upon completion of the full MSc, including the dissertation, with demonstrated competence across all four pillars of Consultant Practice, independent practice as a Responsible Assessor, and formal sign‑off as an 8c Consultant Radiographer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- DCR or BSc (Hons) Radiography
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography / Postgraduate in Mammography (or equivalent)
- HCPC State‑Registered Radiographer
- Post‑graduate qualification in Image‑Guided Breast Interventional
- MSc in Advanced Medical Imaging (or equivalent)
- Advanced communication Skills Course
Knowledge
- Broad and specialist knowledge of the National Breast Screening service
- Proven experience of research/audit at high level
- IR(ME)R Regulations
- Health and Safety
- Information Governance & Confidentiality
- Evidence of utilising judgement in terms of patient pathways
- Advanced specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within Breast Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical study at Masters level
- Experience of presenting training and audit to large groups
Experience
- High standard of clinical skills
- IT competent: Microsoft Office, NBSS, PACS
- Teaching and supervision of students and trainees
- Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas – breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation
- Participation in PERFORMS
- Must be able to make judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues
- Experience with Radiology software
Skills
- Day to day supervision of junior staff
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance, removing barriers to understanding
- Able to communicate with all grades of staff, e.g. support staff, radiologists and management
- Participation in individual performance review
- Decisive in making judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues
- Able to work independently
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum / pro rata
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