Mammographer

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Royton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Qualified Mammographer to join our busy Breast Imaging Service. The post requires a PG Certificate in Mammography, HCPC registration, and post-qualification radiography experience.

You will work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners across Bolton Breast Imaging, contributing to high-quality care at Bolton Royal Hospital and satellite sites. The role focuses on delivering high-standard mammography, assisting in procedures, QA testing, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Post-qualification radiography experience.
• Knowledge of IRMER/IRR 2017 regulations.
• Current UK professional registration and indemnity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all mammography examinations to NHSBSP standards.
• Assist in interventional procedures (core biopsies, VABs, localisations).
• Conduct QC tests and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain high quality imaging and documentation.
• Support service development and CPD within the team.

Skills

Computer literate

Oral and written communication

Decision making

Motivation

Counselling skills

Education

BSc Radiography / Diploma of the College of Radiographers

HCPC Registered

PG Certificate in Mammography

Job description

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer. We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Mammographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service. Candidates must hold PG Cert in Mammography Practice. The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking with excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential. Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs. Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale. The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly. Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Unit. Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offer with good transport links to M61 and M60 but also close to beautiful countryside.

Job responsibilities

• Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
• Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
• Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice
• Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy
• Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
• Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
• Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken
• Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota
• Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures
• Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students
• Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required
• Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies
• To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).
• To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
• Must hold PG Certificate
• Participate in service development initiatives
• Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Personal indemnity insurance or membership of the Society of Radiographers
• PG certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification radiography experience.
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017

Desirable

• Understanding of breast services
• Mammography experience post qualification
• Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good decision making skills skills.
• Motivational skills.
• Counselling skills

Desirable

• Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit
• Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS
• Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Self motivated and confident in own ability

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).