Mammographer - Peterborough

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time candidate for a mammography position at Peterborough City Hospital. The role involves producing high-quality mammograms, managing specialist workloads, and mentoring students. Candidates must have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience in a multidisciplinary team. The post is permanent, with a focus on service development and adherence to NHS standards, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care.
• To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work.
• To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained.
• To work closely with clinicians, physicists, and clerical staff.
• To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students.
• To participate in MDT meetings and discussions.
• To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment.
• Manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases

In depth knowledge 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)

Education

BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography

Current HCPC registration

Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Award in Mammography at Masters level

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.