Mammographer - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Peterborough is looking for a full-time Mammographer to join their Breast Unit. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Mammography, along with at least two years of proven radiography experience. They will be responsible for maintaining high standards of mammography and will have the opportunity to mentor students and participate in service development. This role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team providing specialized breast health services.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration is required.
• Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years is essential.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team is needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce a consistently high standard of mammography.
• Manage the operation of equipment for efficient patient throughput.
• Provide specialist training and mentor mammography students.

Skills

Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography

Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System and Radiology Information System

Motivated

Education

BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography

Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/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.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

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.

Qualifications

• BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography
• Current HCPC registration
• Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Award in Mammography at Masters level (or working towards)

Experience

• Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of mentoring and teaching
• Experience of research & audit

Skills

• Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
• Competent & professional approach
• Accurate & thorough with attention to detail
• Reliable & supportive
• Ability to cope with work pressures & workload
• Motivated
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System (NBSS) & Radiology Information System (CRIS)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.