Trainee Mammographer

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join its team in Truro. The successful candidate will have expertise in mammography, contribute to various examinations, and complete a postgraduate qualification. Essential requirements include a DCR or BSC, HCPC registration, and good analytical skills. Staff benefits include a supportive work environment and potential for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• DCR or BSC in Diagnostic or Therapeutic radiography required.
• Basic IT skills needed to use specialist equipment.
• Experience in PACs and CRIS is desirable.
• HCPC registration is a must.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various examinations including mammograms.
• Complete PGC in mammography within 9-12 months.
• Perform Quality Assurance tests on imaging equipment.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Team player

Good analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

DCR or BSC in Diagnostic or Therapeutic radiography

HCPC registered

Tools

Experience in PACs and CRIS

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer with an interest in, or experience of Breast Imaging to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team at The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust's Mermaid Centre. The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust's (RCHT) Breast Unit within the Mermaid Centre provides comprehensive breast care to patients from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The successful applicant will work in the department and on the screening units, which serve the county. The centre has a variety of staff roles and encourage progression in each of these.

Main duties of the job

Working as a mammographer will enable you to be involved in a variety of examinations including, but not exhaustively, mammograms, stereo interventions, ultrasound interventions, follow up and screening mammograms, tomograms and family history clinics. Completing the PGC in 9-12 months with dedicated study time and mentor will be your main target for the first year in post. Quality Assurance tests form an important part of the ongoing safety of equipment and are a requirement for all of our imaging staff to undertake.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Essentail and desirable

• DCR or BSC in Diagnostic or Therapeutic radiography
• Basic IT skills to use the necessary specialist equipment
• Team player
• Full UK driving licence
• To undertake a post graduate qualification in mammography
• Keyboard and computer experience
• Experience in PACs and CRIS

Registration

• Are you HCPC registered

Knowledge and skills

• Good analytical skills and problem solving

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.

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