Advanced Practitioner Mammographer

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for an Advanced Practice Radiographer to join the breast unit, combining screening and symptomatic services. You must be HCPC registered with post-qualification mammography experience and hold a PgCert or equivalent in mammography.

The role includes interventional biopsy procedures, some travel to mobile units, and a defined managerial workload while keeping up-to-date clinical skills.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered radiographer with post-qualification mammography experience.
• PgCert or equivalent in mammography and postgraduate certificate in Interventional Breast Procedures.
• Willingness to travel to sites across Tayside and North East Fife.

Responsibilities

• Undertake interventional x-ray guided vacuum/core biopsy procedures.
• Take on defined managerial work while maintaining mammography expertise.
• May work on mobile breast screening units and travel to different locations.
• Engage in CPD sessions and MDT meetings.

Skills

Mammography experience

Interventional procedures

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BSc in Radiography

DCR or equivalent

Pg Cert in Mammography

Postgraduate certificate in Interventional Breast Procedures

Tools

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

CEM

Ultrasound facilities

Job description

Advertised location: Dundee
Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Employment type: Permanent

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and appropriately qualified Advanced Practice Radiographer to join a progressive, friendly team. We are a combined breast unit providing both breast screening and symptomatic services, whilst also benefiting from close links to the University of Dundee Breast Research team. We are a fully digital department with 3 static rooms, two mobile screening units and two ultrasound rooms. We also use Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM).

The successful candidate will hold a Pg Cert or equivalent in mammography. You must be HCPC registered with significant post-qualification mammography experience. We are seeking someone who is already fully trained in mammography stereotactic procedures. You will undertake interventional x-ray guided vacuum/core biopsy +/- vacuum excision procedures under indirect supervision. As well as advanced clinical practice as described above, you will be expected to take on a defined package of managerial work and still maintain your mammography knowledge and skills. You may be required to work on a mobile breast screening unit and should therefore be able to travel to various locations throughout Tayside and North East Fife.

We encourage post graduate learning with CPD sessions, attendance at MDT meetings, and the opportunity to attend conferences. Due to the nature of the work this post is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the sex discrimination act 1975 section 7 (2) (d)

Applicants must possess a BSc in Radiography, DCR or equivalent and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council as a Radiographer. A postgraduate qualification in mammography is essential along with a Post Graduate certificate in Interventional Breast Procedures.

The successful candidate will be well organised, with a high level of attention to detail, ability to make difficult decisions and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Informal enquiries to: Miranda Withall, Superintendent Radiographer on (01382 660111 Ext 32813 [e-mail] ) or Anne Rae-Grant Deputy Superintendent Radiographer on (01382 660111 Ext 35537 [e-mail] )

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week (72 hours worked over a 9-day fortnight). Part time hours may be considered.

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