Bank Mammographer

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Luton is seeking qualified Bank Mammographers to join their dedicated team. This role involves participating in the radiographic operation of the Breast Screening Services. The ideal candidate should have recent mammography experience and relevant qualifications including a diagnostic radiography degree. The Trust promotes high-quality care and values diversity among its candidates. The post is subject to occupational qualifications and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Qualifications

• Recent Mammography experience is required.
• Experience of working in a Breast Screening Unit is important.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to post, including health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the radiographic operation of assessment centre and mobile units.
• Adhere to operational policies of Breast Screening Services and NHSBSP.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Empathetic approach

Decision making & counselling skills

Car user/driver

Education

DCR /BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography

UK recognised Post graduate certificate in Mammographic studies

Job description

Bank Mammographer

Beds & Herts Breast Screening Services are seeking qualified mammographers to join our Bank team.

As one of the largest breast screening units in the country, we provide comprehensive screening and assessment services to women across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Our service is supported by five mobile units, with assessment and symptomatic breast clinics delivered in our modern, purpose‑built Breast Screening Unit (BSU) in Luton and at Bedford Hospital.

The BSU is conveniently located next to Luton and Dunstable Hospital, close to the M1, with excellent access to local and national rail networks as well as Luton Airport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering the highest quality care and service to women in our community.

• Please note: This post carries a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7(2) and is therefore restricted to female applicants only.

• Previous applicants need not reapply.

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY : To participate in the radiographic operation of the assessment centre, mobile units and symptomatic clinics in accordance with the agreed operational policies of the Breast Screening Services and the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualification

• DCR /BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography
• UK recognised Post graduate certificate in Mammographic studies

Experience

• Recent Mammography experience
• Experience of working in a Breast Screening Unit

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathetic approach
• Decision making & counselling skills
• Car user/driver

Knowledge

• Awareness of all legislation relevant to post, including H&S issues and Radiation Protection.
• Understanding of the scope of the role applied for

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.

Address

Beds and Herts Breast Screening Centre, Lewsey Road, Luton and Dunstable