Mammographer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Band 6:
Main area
- Diagnostic radiography
Grade
- Band 6
Contract
- Permanent
Hours
- Full time
- Part time
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Site
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Town
- Nottingham
Salary
- £33,706 - £40,588 (To be paid under Annex 21 of AFC T&C if training required)
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Salary period
- Yearly
Closing
- 04/01/2023 23:59
Job overview:
and supportive multi-disciplinary breast team based at the Nottingham Breast Institute undertaking mammography practice within the NHS breast screening programme and symptomatic breast services.
You will hold a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent and have current radiographic experience. You will also be registered with the Health CareProfessions Council and preferably hold the College of Radiographers' Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice or UK recognised
qualification. However, for the right applicant Post Graduate training will be provided. A UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work purposes
is essential.
Main duties of the job:
At the Nottingham Breast institute we provide outpatient services for those requiring diagnosis or treatment in the Nottingham area and we deliver the Nottinghamshire breast screening programme with a screening population of over 100,000 women.
In this role you will work alongside our experienced team of advanced practitioners, radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic assistants providing exceptional patient care within both screening and symptomatic mammography clinics.
You will also work within our family history, breast cancer follow-up and screening assessment clinics and will have the opportunity to perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis.
Our breast screening service operates over 4 sites: the Nottingham Breast Institute, Ropewalk House and at our 2 mobile units at variouslocations. You will rotate to each of these locations whilst supporting and supervising our assistant practitioners.
Working for our organisation:
As a National Training Centre we train mammographer's as part of the Post Graduate Award in Breast Imaging Practice and provide a variety of
study days across the year which our staff have opportunity to attend. We actively encourage and support Continuous Professional Development
activities and have won "Best Poster" at the Symposium Mammographicum on 2 occasions. We remain actively involved in research trials and clinical evaluations.
Working hours are 08:30 until 17:00 and a full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
This is an occupational requirement, as a result the post is exempt under section 9; part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants should apply.
If training is required Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change T&C's will be applied for the duration of the training period.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
Please see job description and person specification for a detailed plan of responsibilities.
Rotate between static and mobile sites completing high quality mammography examinations for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
Complete specialised mammography techniques including, contrast enhanced spectral mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis.
Analyse the quality of both your own and the mammograms of junior staff making appropriate adjustments as necessary.
Plan and prioritise your own workload, and the workload of junior staff to maintain service and clinic workflow.
Complete quality assurance tests for digital mammography equipment analysing the results and acting appropriately according to local rules and NHSBSP guidelines.
Provide a high standard of patient care and communication to your patients and their relatives and communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions.
Person specification:
Training & Qualifications:
Essential criteria:
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria:
- Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice or the Certificate of Competence in Mammography
Experience:
Essential criteria:
- Significant experience in radiography practice
- Experience supervising and supporting junior staff
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working in a specialist breast unit
- Current experience in mammography practice
Physical skills:
Essential criteria:
- Able to manipulate objects and machines accurately and safely
- Able to undertake moderate effort for short periods of time constantly throu
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