Enhanced Clinical Practitioner | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, timely, and efficient Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging Service across the Greater Manchester area. Working across both static and satellite sites, they will provide expert imaging services within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained.

The post holder will be an experienced Enhanced Clinical Practitioner/Mammographer, able to work autonomously within their specialist areas while recognising when to seek advice and support from senior colleagues. They will be responsible for assessing, managing, and prioritising their workload effectively, providing appropriate advice, support, and guidance to patients, carers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

They will be accountable for their professional practice, maintaining high standards of clinical performance, decision-making, and patient-centred care. The post holder will ensure the delivery of the highest standard of patient care and will play an active role in the day-to-day operation and development of the Breast Imaging Service. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, they will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, professional leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Enhanced Clinical Practitioner will maintain and develop their specialist knowledge and skills through relevant continuing professional development (CPD). The nature of this advanced practice role requires a commitment to lifelong learning, supporting the ongoing development of expertise and the acquisition of the specialist knowledge required to deliver safe and effective care.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate Award in Mammographic Imaging.
• MSc module in Advanced Medical Imaging in Interventional Procedures.
• Extensive experience working as a Mammographer within a breast imaging environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to maintaining advanced clinical practice.

Provide a timely, efficient, and compassionate radiographic service in accordance with agreed national and local standards, ensuring that the individual clinical, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients/clients are recognised and respected.

Maintain an effective and efficient workflow across all areas of the service, adapting to changing demands while ensuring safe and high-quality patient care. Work as an autonomous practitioner within the specialist area of practice, undertaking advanced clinical duties and applying expert knowledge, skills, and experience to make appropriate clinical judgements and decisions.

Produce high-quality diagnostic images using specialised digital X-ray equipment, ensuring that all patient episodes are undertaken safely, accurately, and documented in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards. Comply with all relevant Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and governance requirements.

Act as an Operator, Practitioner, and, where appropriate, Referrer under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017, ensuring compliance with legislative and professional responsibilities. Apply specialist clinical knowledge to assess and justify imaging referrals, ensuring that the potential benefit of the examination outweighs the associated radiation risk, while acting as an advocate for patient safety and wellbeing.

Participate actively in the departmental Quality Assurance (QA) programme, undertaking scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly quality control checks of imaging equipment. Ensure equipment performance remains within acceptable limits before clinical use and promptly report any faults or deviations to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer, or Deputy Lead.

Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, inclusive, and high-quality care. Work as an active and valued member of the Breast Imaging Team, collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to support the effective delivery of diagnostic services in line with national guidance and local protocols.

Participate actively in the department’s annual audit programme, contributing to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of clinical practice. Maintain professional standards at all times, adhering to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and demonstrating commitment to professional accountability and continuous development.