Associate Practitioner Mammographer

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Windsor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Windsor is seeking a motivated Associate Practitioner to join the Breast Imaging team. This role involves supporting mammography examinations and ensuring efficient service delivery under supervision. You will initially be appointed as a Band 3 Associate Practitioner with full training provided, progressing to a Band 4 upon qualification. The organization prides itself on inclusivity and offers a supportive environment conducive to professional growth. Part-time positions available with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare or hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake radiographic procedures under supervision.
• Assist the Radiologist in ensuring smooth operation of Ultrasound sessions.
• Prepare sterile trolleys and assist with room preparation for special procedures.
• Accurately carry out instructions from qualified radiological staff.
• Assist with patient care during assessment clinics.
• Prepare screening clinics for reporting.
• Process images and paperwork from mobile van for reporting.
• Undertake routine clerical procedures as necessary.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and examination rooms.
• Use NHSBSP computer system and other required systems.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Multi-disciplinary team working

Ability to work effectively in pressurized environment

Work independently or under supervision

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of clinical environment

Education

GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English

Grade 4 and above GSCE Maths and English

EHCP or legacy statement Level 3

NVQ level 3 or above in healthcare or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Associate Practitioner to join our Breast Imaging team, delivering high-quality care across both static and mobile breast screening sites.

Working under appropriate clinical supervision, you will support the delivery of mammography examinations in line with NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards, contributing to an efficient, patient-focused service.

This post offers an excellent development opportunity. You will initially be appointed as a Band 3 Associate Practitioner, with full training provided, including completion of a formal training programme lasting approximately 12-15 months. Upon successful qualification, you will progress to a Band 4 Associate Practitioner role.

If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused, and keen to develop a career in breast imaging within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake radiographic procedures under supervision of registered radiographic staff.
• To assist the Radiologist in ensuring the smooth operation of Ultrasound sessions.
• Preparation of sterile trolleys and assisting with room preparation for special procedures.
• To carry out instructions from qualified radiological staff accurately and promptly.
• To assist as required with patient care during assessment clinics when clinical ultrasound and biopsy examinations are performed.
• To prepare screening clinics for reporting by the Radiologists/Advanced Practitioner.
• To process and prepare images and paperwork from mobile van in preparation for reporting.
• To undertake routine clerical procedures as necessary.
• To retrieve previous films when required by reporting staff.
• To prepare lists for consensus meetings.
• To ensure that housekeeping duties are carried out to the required standard including: cleaning of equipment, keeping examination rooms clean and tidy and ensuring that stocks of disposable items are replenished.
• To be able to use NHSBSP computer system and other computer systems that are required in the breast service.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Multi-disciplinary team working.
• Be able to work effectively in pressurised environment.
• Work independently or under supervision.
• Basic IT skills.
• Knowledge of clinical environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English.
• Grade 4 and above GSCE Maths and English.
• EHCP or legacy statement Level 3.
• NVQ level 3 or above in healthcare or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in Healthcare or hospital environment.

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.

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parapet Breast Unit, Kind Edward VII Hospital

£23,087 to £25,336 a yearper annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-JLM572

Job locations

Parapet Breast Unit, Kind Edward VII Hospital