Clinical Specialist Mammographer

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Macclesfield is seeking a Bank Clinical Specialist Mammographer to provide quality patient-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting mammographic reporting, performing breast ultrasound, and managing patient care. The ideal candidate should have a background in radiography and experience in ultrasound-guided procedures. This position offers an annual salary of £55,690 to £62,682 pro rata, reflecting the commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6 months training before starting.
• Experience in ultrasound guided procedures is required.
• Ability to conduct audits and provide reports.

Responsibilities

• Active member of the clinical radiography team.
• Provide diagnosis on mammograms.
• Manage symptomatic breast ultrasound lists.
• Supervise medical staff and students.
• Attend audit and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Breast ultrasound

Mammographic reporting

Patient care

Training and supervision

Education

Registered Radiographer

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme for a Bank Clinical Specialist Mammographer. The service includes the Screening & Symptomatic Service based at East Cheshire NHS Trust and when needed, screening cover is also provided for Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust site. We run Screening and symptomatic services at East Cheshire/Macclesfield with three Siemens Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and 3 Ultrasound rooms. The Stockport mobile screening unit serves across the Stockport area. The post holder will lead in developing and delivering high quality patient centred care and working with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Directorate and Trust objectives. Hours per week: Bank must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. The post holder will take a lead role in facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of this service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care within the Breast Imaging department.

Responsibilities

• To remain an active member of the clinical radiography team carrying out the full range of radiographic duties.
• To provide reports and diagnosis on screening and symptomatic mammograms in accordance with national and local protocols, initiating further investigations as required.
• Participate in personal and departmental audit of mammographic reporting and recall procedures.
• To perform breast ultrasound within symptomatic and assessment clinics with an imaging Consultant. To perform ultrasound guided interventional procedures including cyst aspirations, image‑guided fine needle aspiration and core biopsies. Also ultrasound guided localisation of lesions prior to breast surgery. Issue autonomous reports on these procedures.
• Participate in personal and departmental audit of ultrasound procedures.
• To provide an ultrasound service for clinics and manage symptomatic breast ultrasound lists, perform biopsies where appropriate and direct patient care.
• Participate in training and supervision of medical staff and students attached to breast unit.
• Attend audit and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Additional Information

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)