Mammographer - Bank - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - KIMS Hospital

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Mammographer – Bank | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Bank | £23.00 per hour

Are you an experienced mammographer who works to a high degree of precision? Would you like a good work life balance?

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong and empathetic Mammographer to join our Imaging team as a Bank Mammographer.

As a bank mammographer you will assist in providing a high-quality mammography service for both our breast screening programme and symptomatic service.

This role is ideal for someone who has excellent listening skills in order build an affinity with patients in a short space of time and the knowledge of the service to be able to give advice when necessary.

KIMS Hospital provides diagnostic imaging for both NHS and private patients so experience in radiography in the public sector is beneficial.

This a bank role and is therefore a zero hours contract working flexibly to cover holiday, absence and fluctuating hospital volumes. The department working hours are Monday-Friday, 8.00am – 8.00pm with occasional weekend working. `

Role Responsibilities

The mammographer will:

• Provide a fully comprehensive Mammography service for the screening programme and symptomatic service
• Obtain and maintain a high level of competency to meet National Standards.
• Actively encourage collaborative working relationships with the administration teams to ensure radiology reports are processed quickly and efficiently.
• Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, IRMER & IRR17, MHRA and all other such relevant regulations and guidelines as appropriate to the delivery of independent sector imaging services
• Act as an operator under the IRMER Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justifications of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Have a Diploma from the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography with a valid HCPC registration
• Have excellent knowledge and experience working within a Mammography role along with evidence of CPD
• Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Have experience in working in radiography in both the public and private sectors
• Have the ability to perform or assist with Interventional procedures e.g. stereotaxsis/biopsy

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we care about our staff. We support our staff in building a career and encourage them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, and our personalised development plans let you design your career your way and operate at your full potential.

KIMS Hospital bank workers enjoy the following benefits:

• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Free Eye Test

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter would be happy to help. Please give her a call on telephone or email

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