Trainee Mammographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PGCert in Mammography

Advanced Practice Training route

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Trainee post within the Surrey and North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service, which screens around 180,000 women across the two counties for the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The trainee takes part in mammography and assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies, and helps develop assistant practitioners.

The post includes a funded PGCert in mammography and a route into Advanced Practice Training, with a Monday to Friday rota and travel to mobile vans across Surrey.

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography
• Current HCPC registration

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mammography as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
• Provide a professional, compassionate and individual service to every client
• Take part in assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies
• Travel to mobile screening units across Surrey
• Attend mandatory training and maintain technical knowledge of breast imaging
• Support the development of assistant practitioners
• Contribute to service efficiency

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptable to diverse clients

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning

Education

BSc in Radiography

Job description

Trainee post within the Surrey and North East Hampshire Breast Screening Service, which screens around 180,000 women across the two counties for the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The trainee takes part in mammography and assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies, and helps develop assistant practitioners. The post includes a funded PGCert in mammography and a route into Advanced Practice Training, with a Monday to Friday rota and travel to mobile vans across Surrey. Applicants need HCPC registration and a UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality mammography as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
• Provide a professional, compassionate and individual service to every client
• Take part in assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies
• Process client information accurately and comply with IRR17 and IR(MER) 2017
• Carry out self and peer review of examinations using the Image Assessment Tool
• Attend mandatory training and maintain technical knowledge of breast imaging
• Support the development of assistant practitioners
• Contribute to service efficiency
• Travel to mobile screening units across Surrey

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to adapt to diverse clients
• Works well in a collaborative environment
• Committed to continuous learning

Checks & eligibility

• UK driving licence
• Access to a car for travel to mobile units

What’s offered

• Fully funded PGCert in Professional Practice in Mammography
• Route to Advanced Practice Training after qualifying
• Flexibility in working
• Learning and development opportunities