- To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
- Participate in service development initiatives
- Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service Person Specification
- BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- HCPC Registered
- Willingness to undertake PG Certificate
- Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.
- Post qualification radiography experience.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017
- Understanding of breast services
- Mammography experience post qualification
- Computer Literate
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good decision making skills skills.
- Motivational skills.
- Counselling skills
- Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit
- Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS
- Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.
- Good organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Self motivated and confident in own ability
-
Mammographer
2 weeks ago
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Bolton, United Kingdom**Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer / Return to Practice Professional / Radiographer to Mammographer Development** · **Full-Time /Part-time available. Permanent post.** · If you are considering return to practice, please see attached document for further informati ...
-
Mammographer
2 weeks ago
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Bolton, United KingdomExciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer / Return to Practice Professional / Radiographer to Mammographer Development - Full/Part-time available. Band 5 Training Posts considered (Band 6 on completion of qualification) · If you are considering return to practice, please ...
-
Mammographer
2 weeks ago
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Wirral, United KingdomWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our friendly, multi professional, dynamic team who are committed to delivering an excellent service with the focus on patient care in the Wirral Breast Centre based in Clatterbridge Hospital. Screening a ...
-
Mammographer
3 weeks ago
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Warrington, United Kingdom1 To provide and maintain a high standard of mammography, teamwork and patient care required by the National Health Service Breast Cancer Screening Programme for Warrington, Halton, St. Helens and Knowsley Breast Screening Service. 2 To provide comprehensive radiographic cover fo ...
-
Advanced Practitioner Mammographer
2 weeks ago
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Bolton, United Kingdom PermanentJob summary · Full-time hours per week. Permanent post. · Royal Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Advanced Practitioner Mammographer (band 8a - pending AfC job matching) to join their screening and symptomatic breast imaging service. This is an exciting opportu ...
-
Mammographer
2 weeks ago
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Bolton, United KingdomTo communicate with patients, relatives, other healthcare professionals and carers to ensure individuals are well prepared for the examinations they are having. To gain informed consent from well women and patients undergoing a wide range of examinations and to confirm any after- ...
-
Mammographer/ Mammographer Trainee
3 weeks ago
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Manchester, United Kingdom PermanentJob summary · The Nightingale Centre, has vacancies for full/part -time Mammographers to join their friendly and busy breast radiology multi-professional team. We offer a state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment service and co-ordinate the NHS breast screening program (NHSBSP) ...
-
Bank Mammographer
3 weeks ago
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Keighley, United KingdomAn exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active Bank Mammographer to join our Breast Imaging team. You would work ad hoc within the Symptomatic Breast Imaging department at Airedale General Hospital undertaking Mammograms and supporting with int ...
-
Band 8a Mammographer
3 weeks ago
Pertemps Medical Professionals Blackpool, United Kingdom**BAND 8a HCPC REGISTERED MAMMOGRAPHER** · Pertemps Medical Professionals are sourcing HCPC Registered Mammographers · Experience required for our clients within the NHS and Private Sector. · We currently have a variety of part-time, flexible hour rotas available that complement ...
-
Clinical Lead Mammographer
3 weeks ago
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackpool, United KingdomWe are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer with experiences of working within the Breast Symptomatic services or NHSBS program. · This position is to take on the role as Clinical lead Mammographer, working within a busy symptomatic unit based at Blackpool Teaching Hospital. ...
-
Mammographer - Band 6
3 weeks ago
The Locum Agency Wirral, United KingdomJob Reference: Wirral - Mammo · - Date Posted: 31 May 2023 · - Recruiter: TLA Group · - Location: Wirral · - Salary: £18.00 to £25.00 Per Hour · - Bonus/Benefits: Standard · - Sector: Allied Health Professions, Healthcare Sciences, Radiography · - Job Type: Contract, Temporary · ...
-
Mammographer
1 week ago
Sanctuary Health Blackpool, United KingdomSanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 300 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Mammographer to take on a new locum role. · **Mammographer Pay Rate**:£30 - £35 per hour (assignment r ...
-
Mammographer
1 week ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomAre you a qualified Mammographer, or an experienced radiographer looking to train as a mammographer. We are looking for someone to join our team of friendly, approachable, supportive professionals who are committed to providing high quality individual care for all clients/patient ...
-
Mammographer/trainee Mammographer
2 weeks ago
East Cheshire NHS Trust Macclesfield, United KingdomThis is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer or Radiographer/Radiotherapist wishing to train as a mammographer (B6), to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme. · Screening and symptomatic service ...
-
Clinical Lead Mammographer
3 weeks ago
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackpool, United Kingdom PermanentJob summary · We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer with experiences of working within the Breast Symptomatic services or NHSBS program. · This position is to take on the role as Clinical lead Mammographer, working within a busy symptomatic unit based at Blackpool Teac ...
-
Mammographer Advanced Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackpool, United Kingdom PermanentJob summary · Support the Clinical lead mammographer in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, diagnostic Breast imaging service, through effective management of staff, facilities, and innovative use of available resources.- Assist the Manager and fellow Mammographers to ...
-
Mammographer
1 week ago
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Warrington, United KingdomTo provide and maintain a high standard of mammography, teamwork and patient care required by the National Health Service Breast Cancer Screening Programme for Warrington, Halton, St. Helens and Knowsley Breast Screening Service. To provide comprehensive radiographic cover for th ...
-
band 7 mammographer
1 week ago
Pertemps Medical Professionals Blackburn, United Kingdom Temporary, Full timeBAND 7 HCPC REGISTERED MAMMOGRAPHER(s) · Pertemps Medical Professionals are sourcing HCPC Registered Mammographers · We currently have a variety of part-time, flexible hour rotas available that complement the full time locum and permanent roles that we are currently recruiting fo ...
-
Locum Mammographer
2 weeks ago
IMC Locums Lancashire, United KingdomWe are currently looking for a Locum Mammographer to start immediately in Lancashire area. · **Requirements**: · - HCPC · - 1 Year NHS Experience · - 2 Year Post Graduate Experience · **Details** · - Long days available · - Ad-hoc weekend shifts available offering attractive enha ...
-
Senior Mammographer
1 week ago
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Wirral, United KingdomWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our friendly multi professional team in our award winning Wirral Breast Centre based in Clatterbridge Hospital. · We are committed to promoting Advanced Practice and have a Consultant radiographer in pos ...
Mammographer - Bolton, United Kingdom - Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer or Trainee Mammographer. Training Posts will be at band 5 (subject to AfC Banding) with uplift to band 6 on completion of required qualification.
We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic female* Mammographers or Radiographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service
The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking withexcellent organisational and communication ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential.Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.
If you are a qualified radiographer, this opportunity allows you to train in mammography by completing the PG Cert in Mammography Practice.
Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.
The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly. Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton.Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).
Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Unit.
Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offerwith good transport linksto M61 and M60but also close to beautiful countryside.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice
Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy
Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken
Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota
Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures
Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students
Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required
Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies
To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
