Senior Mammographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mammographer to join their Breast Care Unit. The ideal candidate will operate advanced mammography systems and provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment. This role involves training junior staff and participating in departmental development, ensuring high standards of service. The position offers a chance to work with a dedicated team, where your expertise will contribute to the well-being of patients. If you're passionate about radiography and eager to expand your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a symptomatic breast unit.
• Interest in further study and CPD, including research and audit.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hologic 3Dimensions Mammography System daily.
• Provide care in busy one-stop and surveillance clinics.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Confidence to deal with patients

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Ability to maintain clear records

Interest in teaching and training

Education

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography

PG Certificate in Mammography

HCPC Registration

Tools

Hospital/clinical based systems

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Breast Care Unit has a Hologic 3Dimensions Mammography System. The post holder will be expected to operate this unit daily in order to provide a high quality imaging service for all patients.

The post holder will be expected to provide care for our patients in both busy one-stop clinics as well as surveillance and family history clinics, and must be confident to perform a comprehensive range of breast procedures without supervision.

As a teaching hospital, it is expected that the post holder will undertake training, teaching and supervision of junior staff. In addition, the post holder must be motivated to undertake training themselves and to develop new skills.

As a senior member of staff, it is expected that the post holder will assist with all tasks associated with the organisation and smooth running of the Breast Unit.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography
• PG Certificate in Mammography
• HCPC Registration
• Interest in further study and CPD, including research and audit

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum two years experience working within a symptomatic breast unit or within the NHSBSP
• Demonstrate experience of having previously worked in a team environment
• Experience of working with sensitive information and possessing an understanding of confidentiality
• Experience working with hospital/clinical based systems

Desirable criteria

• General radiography experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills
• Confidence to deal with patients and members of the public
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records
• Possess good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to communicate routine information where there may be barriers to understanding
• High level of self-motivation and discipline
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Interest in teaching and training
• Possess leadership skills
• Willingness to participate in departmental service development
• Ability to recognise own limitations

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and exert felxibility as part of a team
• Well motivated and committed to high standards
• Punctual
• Proven abiliatry to deputise for Superintendent Mammographer

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Senior Mammographer JD (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 654.5KB)
• Guidance for applicants (PDF, 85.4KB)
• Policy Statement (PDF, 144.5KB)
• Staff Benefits and Wellbeing (PDF, 196.5KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 2.8MB)