Lead Mammographer – Breast Imaging & Screening

Countess of Chester Hospital; Chester; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mammography Radiographer to join a multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality screening and diagnostic services. You will supervise trainee mammographers, maintain standards, and support consultant radiologists with advanced procedures such as stereo-tactic biopsies and Magseed insertions.

You will ensure adherence to IRMER and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Maintain the highest professional standards of technical ability and care in mammography.
• Assist consultant radiologist/radiographer with diagnosis by performing additional radiographic procedures as requested.
• Adhere to departmental protocols and relevant legislation (IRMER/IR(M)ER 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2018).
• Provide supervision and guidance to trainee mammographers and junior staff.

Responsabilités

• Maintain high standards of image quality and clinical care in screening and diagnostic mammography for symptomatic and screening clients.
• Assist with stereo-tactic biopsies and Magseed insertion under supervision.
• Assess urgency and plan workload within the multidisciplinary team, highlighting any concerning history.
• Work under pressure to manage unpredictable workloads while ensuring patient safety.

Description du poste

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mammography Radiographer to join a multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality screening and diagnostic services. You will supervise trainee mammographers, maintain standards, and support consultant radiologists with advanced procedures such as stereo-tactic biopsies and Magseed insertions.

You will ensure adherence to IRMER and related regulations.