Band 6 - Senior Mammographer, Radiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Mammographer to join our radiography team at St Albans City Hospital. The post is 15 hours per week, equivalent to two days, and involves delivering high-quality mammography services to patients and clinicians.

You will supervise junior staff and students, deputise for the Lead Mammographer when needed, and work with Radiologists and the Radiology management team to meet performance targets and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Deputise for the Lead Mammographer when required.
• Work closely with Radiologists and Radiology management to deliver high-standard mammography services.
• Contribute to the delivery of the department's strategic and operational priorities.

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Mammographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.

The post is 15 hours per week, equivalent to two days, in St Albans City Hospital.

The purpose of this mammography post is to be an effective member of the Radiography team, providing a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists, patients and service users.

There will be an expectation to supervise junior staff and students.

The primary role is to be an integral member of the mammography and one stop breast services at St Albans City Hospital.

In this role you will be required to work closely with our Lead Mammographer and Breast Consultant, Radiology Breast Consultants and Radiology management team.

You will work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues to provide the best possible experience to our patients whilst at the same time meeting performance standards and targets.

Proven ability to engage clinical and non-clinical teams is essential.

The post holder will deputise for the lead Mammographer in their absence, assisting and supporting to deliver the departments strategic and operational priorities.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Morisson Job title: Lead Mammographer Email address: [e-mail]