Mammographer

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buckinghamshire Breast Unit at Wycombe Hospital in High Wycombe is inviting applications for a Mammographer (trainee or qualified) to join a progressive breast imaging team.

A recognised UK radiography qualification is required or a postgraduate mammography course with training provided. International applicants require IELTS level 7. The post offers opportunities to develop clinically and managerially within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer or trainee wishing to specialise in mammography.
• Postgraduate mammography training provided if UK qualification not held.
• IELTS level 7 required for international applicants.
• Based at Bucks Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe.

Responsibilities

• Produce high standard images.
• Maintain a patient-centred approach.
• Provide specialised mammography in symptomatic and screening settings.
• Participate in mobile breast screening across sites.
• Support consultant staff in NHSBSP assessment clinics.

Skills

Mammography

Radiography

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

UK radiography qualification

Postgraduate mammography training

IELTS 7 for international applicants

Job description

The opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer (trainee or qualified) to join a progressive and motivated breast imaging team at Buckinghamshire Breast Unit. If you are a qualified radiographer looking to specialise or a qualified mammographer looking for a new challenge. We are keen to attract staff who wish to progress, the unit has a long history of encouraging this whether clinically or managerial. If you do not hold a UK qualification for mammography, then you will need to attend a recognised postgraduate course and formal training will be provided. If you are an international applicant, you will need to haveIELTS at level 7. The postholder will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team based at the purpose-built Bucks Breast Unit on the Wycombe Hospital site in High Wycombe. We also have 2 mobile units that provide screening for the women of Buckinghamshire. Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• To produce high standard of images.
• To ensure that a patient centred approach is always maintained.
• To provide highly skilled and specialised Mammography within a symptomatic and screening setting
• Participate in the mobile breast screening service on a flexible basis across all sites.
• Participate as required in the NHSBSP assessment clinics and provide effective support for consultant staff.

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.