Enhanced Practitioner

Countess of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking an Enhanced Practitioner in Chester to perform X-ray guided interventional procedures and mammography. The role requires expertise in patient communication and imaging techniques. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with specialist X-ray equipment and a commitment to patient care. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in women's health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing mammography and X-ray guided procedures.
• Postgraduate development in relevant field.
• Understanding of Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography and X-ray guided core biopsies.
• Adapt communication for patient cooperation during procedures.
• Develop departmental protocols.

Skills

X-ray guided interventional procedures

Mammography

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Sensitivity to patients' emotional needs

Tools

GE Pristina X-ray

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Enhanced Practitioner – Breast Imaging Unit

Working full time: 37.5 hours per week.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Enhanced Practitioner to undertake x‑ray guided interventional procedures and all aspects of mammography. The unit consists of three GE Pristina X‑ray rooms with tomosynthesis and CESM capabilities, and three GE ultrasound rooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of mammography and carry out X‑ray guided core biopsies and localisations.
• Use motivational skills to gain informed consent, sustaining cooperation for x‑ray guided biopsy and localisation.
• Adapt communication skills, being sensitive to differing emotional needs of the patient.
• Outline reasons for biopsy/localisation.
• Carry out imaging during screening, symptomatic and screening assessment clinics.
• Use specialist x‑ray equipment safely.
• Take an active role in the development of departmental protocols.
• Undertake postgraduate development.
• Uphold the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality Trust rules.

About the Trust

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services serving the local rural population

It employs over 5,916 staff (including temporary bank staff) and provides acute, emergency, elective, primary care and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Gemma McPate‑Webb
Job title: Lead Radiographer
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01244 363769