Band 6 Mammographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tooting; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London invites applications for a 12-month fixed-term Band 6 Radiographer in the Breast Imaging team to perform mammography and support interventional procedures, ensuring high image quality and patient experience.

You will adapt techniques for complex cases, contribute to QA and service improvement, and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration and knowledge of IR(ME)R are required.

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with a personal development plan.
• Current HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of mammography procedures to high standards of image quality, safety and patient experience.
• Adapt techniques to individual patient needs, including complex cases.
• Support interventional procedures where appropriate.
• Support early detection and diagnosis of breast disease.
• Communicate with anxious or distressed patients, ensuring dignity, privacy and informed consent.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, complying with legislation including IR(ME)R.
• Take part in quality assurance, audit and service improvement activities.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to continuing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Radiography knowledge

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent

CPD in line with personal development plan

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term post sits in the Breast Imaging team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, covering screening and symptomatic mammography. The core work is performing mammography examinations to national standards, adapting technique for complex cases and supporting interventional procedures. At Band 6 the post holder works autonomously and contributes to quality assurance and service improvement. Current HCPC registration and working knowledge of IR(ME)R are needed.

What the job involves

• Perform a range of mammography procedures to high standards of image quality, safety and patient experience
• Adapt techniques to individual patient needs, including complex cases
• Support interventional procedures where appropriate
• Support early detection and diagnosis of breast disease
• Communicate with anxious or distressed patients, ensuring dignity, privacy and informed consent
• Maintain quality and safety standards, complying with legislation including IR(ME)R
• Take part in quality assurance, audit and service improvement activities
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team
• Work autonomously when qualified at Band 6 level
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to continuing professional development

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with a personal development plan

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Relevant experience in a hospital setting
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R and health and safety regulations

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication, handling sensitive information and persuading anxious or demanding patients
• Good organisation and time management
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Calm, professional working under pressure in an unpredictable environment
• High level of theoretical knowledge, including current ionising radiation regulations

Other

• High professional and radiographic standards with attention to detail
• Awareness of NHS targets affecting breast imaging
• Knowledge of current issues and development of the profession
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• Flexible approach to working practice
• Self-motivated

Nice to have

• UK postgraduate qualification in mammography
• Knowledge of quality assurance in mammography
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Postgraduate training and work experience in mammography
• Experience supervising and training less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff
• Experience of the daily management of a defined work area

What’s offered

• Supportive learning environment
• Opportunities for professional development and postgraduate training
• Progression within breast imaging
• Support for flexible working arrangements, to be discussed during recruitment