Senior Mammography Specialist – Lead Breast Imaging (Flex Hours)

Countess of Chester; Chester; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiographer to work in mammography, providing high-quality imaging for symptomatic and screening clients. You will supervise trainees and stay current with screening advancements while contributing to a supportive, patient‑centred team.

The role requires staying compliant with IRMER and related regulations, maintaining safety standards, and working within a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure accurate, timely results.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Radiography or Diploma of The College of Radiographers.
• State Registration with Health Professions Council
• Post-Graduate Certificate of Mammography Practice
• Introduction to Communication and Counselling Certificate

Responsabilités

• Maintain high professional standards of technical ability, efficiency and care under the mammography certificate.
• Assist consultant radiologist/radiographer with diagnosis by performing additional radiographic procedures, including stereo-tactic biopsies and Magseed insertion.
• Perform examinations to the highest quality following departmental protocols and relevant laws including IRMER/IR(M)R 2017.
• Validate and justify imaging requests under IRMER and plan workload with the multidisciplinary team.
• Highlight suspect clinical history or appearance to the film reader.
• Work under pressure with an unpredictable workload to provide optimum diagnostic service.
• Assess a woman's suitability for screening physically, mentally and psychologically.

Connaissances

Patient care

Teamwork

Mentor juniors

Formation

BSc Radiography or Diploma of The College of Radiographers

HPC Registration

Mammography Certificate

Communication Certificate

Description du poste

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiographer to work in mammography, providing high-quality imaging for symptomatic and screening clients. You will supervise trainees and stay current with screening advancements while contributing to a supportive, patient‑centred team.

The role requires staying compliant with IRMER and related regulations, maintaining safety standards, and working within a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure accurate, timely results.