Bank Mammographer - Band 6

NHS; Writtle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior radiographer specializing in breast imaging to lead and develop the mammography service within the trust and its screening programs.

You will supervise staff, ensure high-quality imaging, and maintain patient safety while delivering a compassionate patient experience across screening and diagnostic pathways.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competence in mammography or Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
• HCPC Registration.
• Experience of clinical audit.
• PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking screening responsibilities.
• Taking responsibility for justification of imaging clients who are over the current upper age limit for screening as self-referrals.
• When working on mobile screening vans, act on QA information and coordinate host site supplies.

Education

BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent

Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice

HCPC Registration

Experience of clinical audit

PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and effective imaging and Breast Mammography service for the Trust and South Essex Screening service in accordance with Screening and Trust protocols. They will ensure a high-quality Mammography service is maintained at all times.

The post holder will support the superintendent in organising staff and workload to maintain adequate staffing in each area and respond to changes in demand in a positive and constructive manner

The post holder will demonstrate expertise in Breast Imaging techniques by promoting high standardsofdiagnosticradiographythroughbestpracticeandeducationandbymaintaining and developing high standards of patient care and best practice amongst peers, student colleagues and users of the breast imaging service. They will take an active role in the development of the breast mammography service in order to continuously improve patient safety and experience and will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of the staff rotating through the mammography rooms.

The senior radiographerwillsupportthebreast unitseniorteam in achievingthedepartment and trust objectives and will supervise and advise newly qualified/junior radiographers, undergraduate students and assistant practitioners.

(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)

Main duties of the job

Undertaking screening responsibilities.

Takingresponsibilityforjustificationofimagingclientswhoareoverthecurrentupper age limit for screening as self-referrals.

When working on the mobile screening vans, be able to work under own initiative, making clinical decisions when necessary. Need to act on the QA information gathered.Toliaisewiththehostmobilesitestaffforsupplies(waterelectricityetc.).

To be able to relay important, detailed and sometimes difficult information to patients and other health service professionals.

Tobeabletorapidlyassesspatientpersonalitytypeandrespondaccordinglytoelicit relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient.

Operateinaccordancewith NICEGuidelinesandQualityStandardsinlinewithTrust policy.

AsanexperiencedautonomousRadiographerproducingmammogramsofoptimum quality including specialist mammography services to all patients, across a broad range of imaging techniques, maintaining a quality experience for the clients while adhering to time constraints.

Whenx-rayingthebreast,theradiographermustbeawareoftheverysensitive nature of the examination and have empathy with the vulnerability of the patient/client.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
• HCPC Registration
• Experience of clinical audit
• PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent

Knowledge

• Minimum 5 year’s senior clinical mammography experience
• Extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures
• Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R
• Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care
• Well- Developed knowledge of Breast Pathology
• Breast interventional experience
• Screening film reading experience in line with image interpretation course and Screening Director discretion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.