Mammographer - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridgeshire seeks a full-time Mammographer for the Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital. This role requires a UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography and involves producing high-quality mammography, managing patient care, and providing specialist training to students. Candidates will work closely with clinicians and support services in a collaborative environment aimed at service development. Opportunities for advanced training are available, along with a commitment to colleague support during changes.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high standard mammography.
• Ability to assess and manage specialist workload.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce high standard of mammography and patient care.
• Operate and manage imaging equipment safely.
• Provide specialist training to mammography students.
• Participate in MDT meetings and implement new techniques.

Skills

Mammography

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Education

UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography

Job description

The Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening. Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services. The Breast Screening Service is led by a Director of Breast Screening and is supported by a Consultant Radiographer and Mammographers with extended skills including film reading and interventional procedures. The Unit has strong professional links with the Trust main Radiology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre. We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs. This post is full time, permanent. The successful candidate should have a UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography.

• To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times.
• To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work
• Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging.
• To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained.
• To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust
• To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades.
• To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients' clinical management.
• To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment.
• The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training.
• We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.