Specialist Radiographer in Mammography

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Yorkshire is looking for professionals to join their Breast Imaging Unit. Responsibilities include operating mobile Mammography Units and supporting clinics. The role offers extensive training opportunities, including a 12-18 month program for those without a PG Certificate in Mammography. Benefits include generous holidays, NHS pension scheme, and various development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Discounts on restaurants and other services

Qualifications

• Ability to transport equipment across the locality during the working day.
• Willingness to undergo training in Mammography for 12-18 months.

Responsibilities

• Screening provided on mobile Mammography Units across 21 locations.
• Clinic work involves clinical assessment and biopsy support by Advanced Practitioners.
• Lead roles in Film Reading, Biopsy, and Ultrasound.

Job description

Overview

The North Yorkshire Breast Imaging Unit is housed in a purpose built building, which integrates both Imaging and Outpatient Services and the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is an essential requirement for this vacancy. Working in this well-functioning unit is a rewarding experience. We have excellent cross team relationships with Surgery, Pathology, Oncology and Breast Care Nurses. The unit provides the base site for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme, which covers the beautiful North Yorkshire Region. It is also the centre for the provision of a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service to the population of York, providing one stop and follow up services. We are proud of our excellent links with the Symptomatic Breast Services across the region. Not got your PG Certificate in Mammography? We offer a full training programme (12-18 months), and whilst training there is an adjustment in pay in accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 21 guidance during the training period.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job: The unit is forward thinking, and it is a reference site for Hologic and SECTRA equipment within the area. Screening is provided on 3 mobile Mammography Units, which cover over 21 locations around the county, one static unit situated in York and one in Scarborough. The service is delivered across the week in 2 second stage screening clinics, with clinical assessment supported by Breast Care Nurses and Biopsy support provided by Advanced Practitioners, 3 one stop Symptomatic Clinics and 5 Symptomatic follow up clinics. The service has embraced role development, and alongside the Specialist Breast Radiologists has; 4 Consultant Radiographers and 5 Advanced Practitioners, providing roles in Film Reading Biopsy and Ultrasound.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.