Mammography Assistant Practitioner — Training Track

Newcastle Hospitals

Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote

GBP 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Practitioner or Trainee in Mammography within the Breast Imaging team. The post covers screening and symptomatic services, with a 12-month training pathway leading to Band 4 upon competency achievement.

The role requires flexibility to rotate across mobile units and sites in the North East region. Applicants should have a relevant Assistant Practitioner qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic &

Qualifications

Relevant Assistant Practitioner qualification.
NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Support or equivalent.
Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Current driving licence and car owner.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Basic IT skills and knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Undertake screening mammography examinations under indirect supervision of a State Registered Radiographer.
Assist radiography, radiology and clerical teams to deliver a high quality mammography service.
Act as chaperone and assist in breast clinics as directed by radiographers/advanced practitioners.

Skills

Assistant Practitioner

NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic & Therapeutc

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Data protection & confidentiality

NHS Breast Screening Programme know

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Support

Job description

The role requires flexibility to rotate across mobile units and sites in the North East region. Applicants should have a relevant Assistant Practitioner qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic &

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