Trainee Mammography Associate/assistant Practitioner - Dudley, United Kingdom - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

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Dudley, United Kingdom

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DUDLEY, WOLVERHAMPTON and SOUTH WEST STAFFORDSHIRE BREAST SCREENING SERVICE

ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER - BAND 4 (Annexe 21 will be applied during training)

Female applicants only*The Breast Screening Service requires caring and motivated individuals who can work individually and as part of our multidisciplinary team.

We currently have funding for 1.0wte Trainee Mammography Associate/Assistant Practitioner posts, and are happy for people requiring either full or part-time work to apply.

The successful applicant would need to study for a Mammography Associate Level 4 Certificate.

This is a training position, where the post holder will receive the relevant training to ensure they will be able to undertake the full duties and responsibilities of the band 4 role once qualified.

The post-holder will possess a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Mammography) or equivalent

The post-holder will perform basic mammography examinations in accordance with local protocols, and provide support to the breast services team.

This will include clinical duties under the indirect supervision of specialist radiographic staff.

The post holder will need the ability and confidence to exercise fine judgment in knowing when to refer to more senior staff.

Additionally providing a support role to both specialist radiographers and consultant staff when undertaking complex invasive procedures. Administration duties will include film batch management, film processing, routine quality control testing of equipment and stock control.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all".

We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department.

These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need.

These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction.

Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake