Trainee Associate Mammographer/ Associate Mammographer

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Trainee Associate Mammographer/Associate Mammographer to join Cheshire & Stockport Breast Screening Programme. The role requires Level 4 mammography associate qualification or equivalent and involves working within the NHSBSP and symptomatic service under supervision.

You will provide high-quality mammography, assist Radiologists and radiographers, and be prepared for flexible hours including evenings and weekends, with travel to Macclesfield and mobile

Qualifikationen

• Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice or equivalent qualification or apprenticeship.
• GCSE Maths and English Grades A–C or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Attendance at study days.

Aufgaben

• Provide a high quality mammography service under supervision.
• Work within achieved competencies and progress to further competencies.
• Assist Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in all department areas.
• Screening and symptomatic services at Macclesfield Breast Screening Centre and mobile sites.
• Travel to Macclesfield and Mobile Van sites; flexible evening/weekend clinics.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Prioritisation

Ausbildung

Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice

GCSE Maths & English

Study days participation

Jobbeschreibung

Trainee Associate Mammographer/ Associate Mammographer

This is an opportunity for an Assistant/Associate Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at the Cheshire & Stockport Breast Screening Programme. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner in Mammography with Level 4 mammography associate qualification or equivalent.

You will need excellent communications skills and a knowledge of the National Health Breast Screening Programme and its aims. Knowledge of the symptomatic breast cancer pathway is also beneficial.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) and Symptomatic Service under the supervision of a qualified mammographer.

Work within achieved competencies to agreed protocols and towards further competencies which may be in a wider diagnostic modality as dictated by departmental workload.

To provide assistance to Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in all areas of the department.

Screening and symptomatic services are offered at the Macclesfield Breast screening center, with 3 Siemens digital mammography sets, two with stereotactic biopsy and tomosynthesis attachment.

You will need to have a flexible approach to service provision which will involve evening and weekend clinics at the Breast Screening Centre at Macclesfield and Mobile Van sites. Travel is essential to this role, so please demonstrate how you would meet these requirements. A genuine occupational qualification applies to these posts under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and therefore they are restricted to female applicants only.

Mobile screening in Stockport is provided on a mobile van with Siemens digital mammography.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice or equivalent qualification or apprenticeship
• GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, 4-9 or Functional Skills Maths level 2, Functional Skills level 2 or equivalent
• Attendance at study days.

Experience

• Experience of working in a Breast Screening Programme
• Understanding of working in a regulated clinical environment or exposure to radiation safety
• Experience of working in a Radiology unit

Skills

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate caring attitude to patients/clients and staff members
• Good clinical and safety judgement within scope of practice
• Able to self-motivate
• Team working skills and ability to follow instructions under supervision
• Able to prioritise

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Infection Control Involvement with Quality Assurance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) principles
• Understanding of IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation regulations
• Understanding of NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening Programme) procedures
• Knowledge of CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) / PACS (icture Archiving and Communication System)

Personal Qualities

• Consistent and reliable
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Further Requirements

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

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.

£28,392 to £31,157 a year(Annex 21 or Annex 30)