Breast Screening Radiographer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a mammography trained Radiographer for a 12-month fixed term, full-time or part-time post. The role includes breast screening, symptomatic and assessment clinics across Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, the new Coventry City Health Centre Unit, and mobile units.

For Band 6, candidates should hold a BSc in Radiography, be state registered, have a Postgraduate Award in Mammographic Practice, possess a full UK driving licence and

Qualifications

• Be a mammography trained radiographer with experience in mammography in relevant clinical settings.
• Hold UK state registration as radiographer.
• Have a Postgraduate Award in Mammographic Practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and support breast screening, symptomatic and assessment clinics.
• Perform and contribute to mammography examinations for NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic referrals.
• Work across multiple sites including Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital and associated units.
• Adhere to NHSBSP guidelines and ISO standard operating procedures.

Skills

Mammography experience

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Radiography

Postgraduate Award in Mammographic Practice

UK state registration as radiographer

Job description

An exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity has arisen for either a full time or part time Breast Screening Radiographer(s) to join our caring and supportive team.

This role focuses on attracting a mammography trained Radiographer with experience in mammography in the relevant clinical settings. The role is varied and requires the individual to undertake and support breast screening, symptomatic and assessment clinics. The work is extremely rewarding and would be best suited to individuals with the mental and physical resilience to complete this role.

Duties will be undertaken flexibly in the week to include a mixture of shift patterns to include weekend working, early starts and late finishes.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

This role is only open to female candidates. The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

For the Band 6 position, the post holder should possess a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, be state registered, have attained the Postgraduate Award in Mammographic practice, hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team based at Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital undertaking mammography examinations related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging referrals from local surgical out-patient clinics.

Duties will be undertaken at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, the newly opened Coventry City Health Centre Unit, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile breast screening units according to NHSBSP guidelines and Warwickshire, Solihull & Coventry Breast Screening Service & ISO 9000:2008 standard operating procedures.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Pittam Job title: Breast Imaging Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 967168

Joanne Hammond

Deputy Superintendent Radiographer

02476-967167