Clinical Specialist Mammographer

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Specialist Mammographer to join the breast care team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage mammography services, undertake specialized duties in screening and assessment, while ensuring high standards of patient care and operational competence.

Qualifications

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience.
• Ability to undertake audits and current CPD evidence.
• High standard of clinical skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the Mammography service.
• Undertake advanced practice to agreed standards for the division.
• Supervise service provision in breast assessment and mobile units.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Image Interpretation

Ultrasound

Stereotactical procedures

IT Skills

Education

DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography

Certificate of Competence in Mammography

Film Interpretation Course at Masters level

Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy at Masters level

Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound at Masters level

Job description

As a breast screening service actively catering for an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area, we are energetically engaged in several key national breast trials. The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies such as CESM and ABUS alongside current technologies such as tomography.

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated clinical specialist mammographer to join our breast care team. To assist in the management of the Mammography service and also to undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.

The post holder will assist with the day-to-day operational management of the Breast service and will deputise in the absence of Senior Management. They will have responsibility towards the Quality Management System and will be expected to have specialist knowledge in mammography, working at Advanced Practice level, to include undertaking symptomatic and screening mammography, image interpretation, ultrasound and biopsies.

The successful candidate will operate within, organise and supervise service provision in both the Breast Assessment and the mobile Mammography Units.

Trainee applicants may be considered if two post graduate certificates in Advanced Practice/Mammography have been awarded.

Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Specialist Mammographer will undertake Stereotactical procedures, Ultrasound and Image Interpretation by liaising and undertaking clinical procedures with the guidance from our highly skilled clinical team in the breast unit.

You will be an expert in all areas of associated breast procedures, as outlined in the job description and person specification, adhering to agreed protocols and standards. Also providing written reports after synthesising patient history seeking a second opinion where necessary to operate.

Responsibilities will also include assisting in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Programme Manager/Superintendent Radiographers. To undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• Film Interpretation Course at Masters level
• Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy at Masters level
• Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound at masters level
• Recognised training certificate

Experience

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
• High standard of clinical skills
• IT Skills
• Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio
• Ability to undertake audit

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.

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