Clinical Specialist Mammographer

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Specialist Mammographer to join their outstanding team at a leading healthcare facility. This role involves performing a variety of Mammography procedures, including 2D and 3D imaging, while ensuring quality control and assisting in ultrasound procedures. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to women's healthcare, where they will contribute to delivering exceptional care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and possess the necessary qualifications, this fixed-term contract position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required for practice in the UK.
• Experience with Mammography procedures and knowledge of related processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Mammography procedures including 2D and 3D imaging.
• Undertake administrative duties and quality control functions.
• Assist with ultrasounds and participate in symptomatic breast clinics.

Skills

Mammography procedures

Quality control functions

PACS and DR/CR system

Ultrasound assistance

Stereotactic biopsies

Administrative duties

Education

PGCert in Mammography/Breast Imaging

Relevant post Graduate experience

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Clinical Specialist Mammographer

Site: The Lister Hospital, London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Times: 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 08:00am and 19:00pm
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover For One Year)
Salary: Up to £54,500 dependent on skills and experience.

The Lister Hospital Campus is excited to be delivering exceptional care for our patients at our new Outpatients clinic dedicated to delivering Healthcare for Women. We are actively recruiting for a Clinical Specialist Mammographer on a one-year fixed term contract to join our team at The Lister Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

The Breast Unit can deliver a range of breast exams and procedures with the majority of our examinations being part of a one-stop or triple assessment clinic. We also offer self-referrals for Mammography screening.

As a Specialist Mammographer, you’ll be joining our hard-working Breast Unit team, helping to keep the service running as efficiently as possible. We’ll look to you to undertake and perform all Mammography procedures including 2D and 3D Mammography, screening mammograms, interventional procedures in breast, and assisting in ultrasounds. You may also be required to rotate into another modality, depending on your experience, such as Plain Film, MRI or CT, to maintain your competence and help provide cover as and when required.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform quality control functions related to mammography.
• Undertake all administrative duties such as bookings and reporting involved in the Mammography service.
• Utilise and understand the PACS and DR/CR system.
• Participate in symptomatic breast clinics.
• Carry out screening mammography.
• Assist with ultrasounds including procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, drainages, localisation.
• Perform stereotactic biopsies with consultant breast radiologists.
• Participate in late shifts for evening breast clinics.
• Participate in the rotation of Mammographers to other sites associated with the facility namely Chiswick Medical Centre.

What you’ll bring:

• HCPC registration.
• Relevant post Graduate experience with a PGCert in Mammography/Breast Imaging.
• Mammography experience in the UK.
• In-depth knowledge of processes and procedures in Mammography.
• Computer literate – intermediate to advanced level.

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect for our patients and for each other.