Lead QA & Trainer Radiographer (Mammography)

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Northampton seeks a Lead QA & Trainer Radiographer specializing in mammography. In this full-time role, the candidate will lead QA initiatives, oversee training programs, and ensure high standards are maintained in breast imaging services. The ideal candidate has significant experience in mammography, quality assurance, and staff training. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience writing procedural documents.
• Ability to input and interpret data and act on findings.
• Experience training staff.
• Experience with change management and leading others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate radiographic Quality Assurance (QA) activities.
• Analyse QA data, identifying trends and solutions.
• Ensure clinical training of all Radiographer Mammographers.
• Support high standards of clinical care and change management.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

BSc Radiography & trained mammographer

Trained in NHSBSP QA

Formal radiography training module

Experience in NHSBSP mammography within the last two years

Job description

Overview

Lead QA & Trainer Radiographer - Mammography Band 7

Employer: Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Department: Breast Imaging

Location: Forrest Centre, Northampton General Hospital

Lead QA & Trainer Radiographer - Full-time (hours worked on a day shift basis 8am-8pm Monday - Sunday)

Northampton General Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Lead QA/Trainer Radiographer Mammographer (Band 7) in our breast imaging department, due to the retirement of the previous post holder.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Radiographer with a post qualification in mammography, who has QA training and experience relating to the NHSBSP and has completed a formal radiography training module.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the mammography department team, delivering a high quality service to clients attending for breast cancer screening via the NHSBSP or patients attending the symptomatic breast clinic. The focus of the role is:

• To lead and co-ordinate the radiographic Quality Assurance (QA) activities undertaken within the department, ensuring optimum image quality and conformance with national standards.
• To analyse the QA data, identifying trends and non-conformances and proactively address these, including identifying and implementing solutions.
• As the Lead Trainer, be responsible for ensuring the clinical training of all Radiographer Mammographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners is delivered and monitored, including identifying training opportunities and completing and updating the training needs analysis (TNA) for the clinical staff.
• Supporting the Superintendent Radiographer in maintaining high standards of clinical care and change management, and be a positive and proactive member of the clinical team.

Main duties

Lead QA activities within the department and coordinate a team of radiographers and assistants; liaise with Medical Physics and advise on significant changes in performance of mammographic equipment; ensure tests are carried out according to national guidelines and local protocols; develop procedures for testing equipment and staff instruction; maintain and update QA documentation; score phantom images; monitor technical recall and repeats with action plans; lead a team of QA Radiographers and ensure timely communication of issues and development; ensure staff remain up to date with Mammogram Image Evaluation; maintain links with SQAS and radiography PCA; support QA visits and assist in evidence submission as QA Lead.

Lead Mammography Trainer

Act as training lead in postgraduate mammography training for radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners; supervise and support trainees; identify training opportunities; support training applications and maintain communication with providers; monitor trainee progress and intervene early when needed; lead and standardise training across staff; recruit and induct new radiographic and mammography staff; support staff appraisals and objectives achievement.

Management

Communicate with engineers, medical physics technicians and applications specialists; record faults in the NCCPM database; participate in Regional QA groups; act as deputy in the daily running of the department in the absence of the Superintendent; attend SQAS, Superintendent, and IRMER meetings; support staff with training and QA, challenge inappropriate behaviour professionally; lead by example and support change management; manage the Quality Management System (QMS) for radiographic quality control; develop procedural documents and ensure staff are aware of changes.

General Tasks

Perform mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at static and mobile sites; perform specialised techniques including stereotactic biopsies; ensure examinations meet NHSBSP QA Guidelines; plan and prioritise workload; work within IR(ME)R and QMS; participate in multi-disciplinary breast team; maintain documentation for Right Results reporting; perform x-ray imaging of theatre and laboratory specimens; engage in CPD and peer review; maintain compliance with IRMER, Radiation Protection, COSHH, Health and Safety, Fire, and Data Protection regulations; access and navigate the National Breast Screening Service computer system; maintain CPD file.

Qualifications

Education (Essential)

• BSc Radiography & trained mammographer
• Trained in NHSBSP QA
• Educated with a formal radiography training module
• Experience in NHSBSP mammography within the last two years

Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience writing procedural documents
• Ability to input and interpret data and act on findings
• Experience training staff
• Experience with change management and leading others

Skills (Essential)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including handling challenging conversations

Other Competencies

• Proven ability to solve complex problems and facilitate teams
• Ability to identify training needs and intervene appropriately

Additional Information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Northampton General Hospital

Address: Forrest Centre, Breast Screening Unit, Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx