Clinical Specialist Mammographer

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

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust in Birmingham as a Clinical Specialist Mammographer. This role requires advanced clinical skills and the ability to manage Mammography services effectively. You will perform crucial procedures, supervise teams and contribute to innovative breast screening technologies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography.
• Experience in Stereotactical and Ultrasound procedures is essential.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise with a strong competence portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Mammography service.
• Perform symptomatic and screening mammography, image interpretation.
• Supervise Breast Assessment and mobile Mammography Units.

Skills

Clinical Skills

IT Skills

Stereotactical Procedures

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

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

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.