Advanced Clinical Practitioner In Breast Imaging/Trainee

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Breast Unit's multi-disciplinary team.
Applications will also be considered from a highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join the team as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
The wage would be Band 7 until training complete.
Main duties of the job The post holder is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of Breast Imaging.
Working within local and nationally agreed frameworks, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) exercises independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients for the management of breast disease.
As an ACP you will be part of an alternative medical workforce model having completed generalist training, meeting all academic and core clinical requirements relevant to the role.
About us Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integratedhealth care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the peopleof East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care.
Wecurrently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from themost serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.
We employ over8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for theirwork and achievements.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look forpeople who are strongly aligned with them to join us.
We have a clear vision to be the leading provider of imaging services across East Lancashire, delivering the highest standards and providing safe, personal and effective care to all our patients.
Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals who will make you feel very welcome.
Our service is committed to encouraging staff to develop and widen their scope of practice, with continuous professional development actively encouraged and supported by expert clinical leads.
Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES Ensure a high-quality service is maintained for the clients and patients attending for Breast Imaging at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
To demonstrate advanced and autonomous clinical practice in all aspects of breast imaging and diagnosis.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is in line with Trust policies, the College of Radiographers Code of Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidance.
Take responsibility for the management of patients within own caseload and the supervision/development of junior members of the multi-professional team.
Be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results.
Share knowledge and expertise, acting as an expert resource to others across primary and secondary care as appropriate.
Provide clinical and strategic leadership within the multidisciplinary team, working with the Breast Imaging Manager and wider leadership team, with responsibility for quality, training and clinical governance, and research agendas.
Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues with the provision of skilled professional leadership.
Contribute to the review and developmentpatient clinical pathways to ensure a standardised approach within breast imaging services.
To be fully competent with radiology information systems, , CRIS, PACS, NBSS, EPR.
To be aware of the implications of the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017) and ensure compliance with such legislation.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree/equivalent professional pre-registration qualification in Radiography Post-graduate qualification in Mammography Extensive post registration experience within breast imaging Advanced communication qualification Clinical qualifications in breast image interpretation, breast interventional procedures and breast ultrasound Desirable Teaching qualification Leadership qualification Experience Essential Experience of mammography reporting, breast ultrasound & interventional techniques Expert level experience in Breast QA Programme Experience with collaborative working with a range of multi-agency and inter professional resources Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information Highly developed effective communication and negotiation skills Evidence of extensive expert professional/clinical knowledge in breast care supplemented by specialist clinical training CPD Experience of clinical team leadership Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners Evidence of leading quality improvements Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change Evaluation, audit and improvement of own and others' clinical practice Involvement with appropriate clinical interest groups Desirable Evidence of teaching at an advanced level Evidence of publication Evidence of leading in research Knowledge & Skills Essential Extensive specialist knowledge of the care and management of patients in a Breast Imaging Service Excellent clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making Effective communication skills at all levels with a variety of audiences Ability to manage a complex, diverse and demanding workload Lead within the team and across organisational boundaries A clear understanding of the NHS Constitution Understanding of the relevant NHS policies and their implications for local services Understand and relate research/ study findings to the clinical situation Present information in a variety of formats Use data to inform reports Computer literacy including PACS, RIS, EPR and NBSS.
Sound knowledge of IR(ME)R Competently undertake mammography and ultrasound reporting Competently perform image guided interventional techniques Desirable Evidence of clinical leadership skills including influencing and achieving change and professional development of others Evidence of managing individual staff/teams and managing performance, including undertaking appraisals Manage change and contain conflict, ensuring resolution with positive outcomes Personal Attributes Essential Excellent verbal and written advanced communication skills Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and Trustworthy Treat service users and colleagues with respect Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels Ability to engage and foster collaborative working with stakeholders and partners within and across organisations Goal orientated - evidence of completion of tasks Innovative - demonstrates a creative/lateral-thinking approach Able to access expert advice and resources within organisations (network) Other Essential Diplomatic, ability to work with sensitivity and tact Ability to manage change Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.