Radiographer / Senior Radiographer - Mammography

Public Health Wales; Llanrhos; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization in Wales is seeking enthusiastic Radiographers for full-time and part-time roles focusing on mammography. Duties include mobile screening and participating in clinics, with paths for career advancement to Advanced Practitioner roles. Candidates should have a Radiography BSc or equivalent, and relevant experience. An inclusive workplace culture is emphasized, and applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds. Salary ranges from £31,516 to £47,280 annually, with pro-rata for part-time work.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Comprehensive support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic radiography.
• Mammography experience in specialist areas.
• NHS work or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with mobile units and participate in screening and assessment clinics.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in the mammography service.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to travel independently

Welsh speaker

Education

Radiography BSc. or equivalent

Current H.C.P.C. registration

MSc Module in Mammography or equivalent

Job description

Radiographer / Senior Radiographer - Mammography

Radiographer (Full time/part time positions available)

Band 5/6 (depending on experience)

Opportunities exist in our North Wales Division.

Breast Test Wales plans, provides, manages and evaluates the NHS Breast Screening Programme in Wales. The North Wales Region based at Llandudno and Wrexham employs approximately 29 Mammographic staff, comprising of Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Imaging Support Workers.

We are actively seeking enthusiastic Radiographers to join our team. Applications are welcome from either experienced or newly qualified Radiographers who are interested in a career in breast screening. Experienced Radiographers will be appointed on current scale with newly and recently qualified Radiographers starting on Band 5. The North Wales region has 2 static screening centres with screening and assessment clinic facilities. We also operate 3 Mobile Screening Units which provide local screening services across North Wales.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to either hold or study towards the post graduate MSc. module in Mammography. The post will involve travelling to and working on mobile units with some requirement for overnight stays. Newly and recently qualified Radiographers will be required to work at least 12 months before commencing the post graduate module and after successfully completing will be upgraded to Band 6. There will also be a requirement to participate in rostered weekend working as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

As an organisation BTW positively supports advanced practice, with established routes for Radiographers to become Advanced Practitioners/ Consultant Radiographers according to service need.

The post is exempt under Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, and due to the nature of the role only females should apply.

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Radiography BSc. or equivalent
• Current H.C.P.C. registration
• Good command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• MSc Module in Mammography or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in diagnostic radiography
• Mammography experience. Work place responsibilities in specialist areas.
• NHS work or training experience

Skills,knowledge and abilities

• Able to travel independently to various locations throughout Wales.
• Excellent verbal and written Communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Welsh speaker

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the work of the National Health Breast Screening Service.
• Knowledge of screening services.

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.

£31,516 to £47,280 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)