Advanced Practitioner Image Interpretation - Breast

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Mammographer in Image Interpretation to join the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Service across the North of Scotland and Western Isles. You will work with high autonomy, contribute to CPD and staff development, and travel widely to the mobile unit and Highland Breast Centre.

The role requires either a Certificate of Competence in Mammography or PG Cert in Mammography, plus a Breast Image Interpretation qualification.

Qualifications

• Hold either the Certificate of Competence in Mammography or PG Cert in Mammography.
• Qualification in Breast Image Interpretation is required.
• Must be able to travel extensively and hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide image interpretation for breast screening and symptomatic services.
• Work across mobile unit and Highland Breast Centre.
• Support service development and staff training where appropriate.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

CPD focus

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of Competence in Mammography

PG Cert in Mammography / Breast Image Interpretation

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADVANCED PRACTITONER IMAGE INTERPRETATION (BREAST)

The North of Scotland Breast Centre seeks a highly motivated, caring Advanced Practitioner Mammographer in Image Interpretation to join the team providing the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Service to a large area of the North of Scotland and the Western Isles.

We welcome interest from ambitious and enthusiastic Image Interpretation Advance Practice Mammographers, with technical and interpersonal skills which will enhance our team and who can work with a high level of autonomy. You will have a proven track record for CPD, with a passion for imaging and developing staff, knowledge of industry advancements and the ability to contribute to continuous development of service.

Applicants should hold either the Certificate of Competence in Mammography or PG Cert in Mammography as well as hold a qualification in Breast Image Interpretation. This post would be suitable for a newly qualified Advanced Practitioner Mammographer in Image Interpretation.

The successful applicant will be required to travel extensively throughout the area, working on the mobile unit, as well as working in the integrated Highland Breast Centre.

A full driving licence is essential and access to a car for mobile work is desirable.

The area is one of the fastest growing in Britain and offers unrivalled opportunities for outdoor pursuits and an excellent quality of life.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be female under the terms and conditions of the Equality Act 2010.

Informal enquiries to

Kirstie Still, Superintendent Radiographer

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Dr Nicola Spence, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director Breast Screening for North of Scotland

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• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .