Advanced Practitioner Mammographer (internal only)

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; Sur place; GBP 49 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Cheshire NHS Trust seeks an Advanced Practitioner Mammographer (internal only) to join our multidisciplinary team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The post covers the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic service, with tomosynthesis and ultrasound facilities, and rotation across sites as needed.

HCPC registration is required along with a BSc Radiography (or equivalent) and a Postgraduate qualification in Mammography/Advanced Practice.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Postgraduate Mammography qualification
• HCPC registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Practice or working toward
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Responsabilités

• Undertake image interpretation and interventional procedures.
• Provide training and supervision of junior colleagues.
• Lead and manage staffing and service provision within breast imaging.
• Ensure compliance with NHSBSP standards and diagnostic safety regulations.
• Support service improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Leadership

Audit

Teaching

Formation

BSc Radiography or Diploma (College of Radiographers)

Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography

HCPC registered

Masters in Advanced Practice (Breast reporting/Ultrasound)

CPD

Description du poste

Advanced Practitioner Mammographer (internal only)

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner Mammographer in Image Interpretation to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

The service includes the East Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic Service based at Macclesfield District General Hospital. One mobile van covers the Stockport area and when required, screening cover is also provided for Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust site.

There are three Siemens Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and three Ultrasound rooms. The Stockport mobile screening unit serves across the Stockport area with remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site.

This is an exciting time to join the team, as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography.

Main duties of the job

Undertake X-Ray Guided Interventional Procedures and Image Interpretation Course.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to our patients/clients within the screening and symptomatic breast unit.

Support and deputise for the Clinical lead in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, diagnostic Breast imaging service, through effective management of staff, facilities, and innovative use of available resources.

Assist the Manager and fellow Mammographers to ensure optimisation of staffing and service provision.

Demonstrate excellent clinical competence with in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of mammography examinations.

Provide training and supervision of junior colleagues and provide advice and guidance utilising advanced knowledge and skills in this specialist area.

Undertake administrative duties as required.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Bachelor of Sciences) (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
• Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered
• Experience of clinical audit
• Post Graduate qualification at Masters Level in Advanced Practice (Breast reporting, Breast Ultrasound, Breast Intervention) or working toward a Masters Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Working towards a management qualification
• Working towards a teaching qualification
• Experience of studying at higher education institution

Specific Job Requirment

• Compassionate, patient-centred, and professional manner.
• Calm and effective when dealing with anxious or distressed patients.
• Motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to changing service needs.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
• Ability to travel across sites (e.g., static units and mobile screening unit).
• Physically able to undertake mammography including positioning patients with limited mobility.
• Willingness to work flexibly depending on service needs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of breast anatomy, pathology, breast cancer presentation, and breast imaging pathways
• Detailed knowledge of NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening Programme) standards and guidance.
• Understanding of IR(ME)R (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) and diagnostic safety legislation
• High level of technical expertise in mammography, including complex projections
• Ability to interpret mammography images and correlate with clinical findings (within scope of practice)
• Excellent communication skills for distressed, anxious, or vulnerable patients
• Ability to work under pressure and make autonomous clinical decisions
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support change and service improvement
• Leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)
• Advanced clinical assessment/diagnostic reasoning ability
• Skills in clinical audit, research, or evidence-based practice
• Presentation, teaching, or training delivery skills

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in breast imaging
• Experience in mammography across NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic service
• Evidence of working autonomously within scope of advanced practice
• Experience supporting or participating in breast assessment clinics
• Experience of quality assurance, audit, and governance processes
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Senior-level experience in breast imaging (Band 6-7)
• Experience participating in MDT meetings
• Evidence of service development involvement or leading small projects
• Experience training/mentoring junior staff, students, or APs
• Experience performing interventional procedures (core biopsy, VAB, wire localisation).

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Other requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

£49,387 to £56,515 a year(subject to job matching)