Mammographer Band 6 - Crewe, United Kingdom - Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Crewe, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To assist in the provision of a breast imaging service to the highest quality standards, using the skills and resources available within the department effectively and efficiently.

The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To undertake all radiographic duties associated with the Breast Screening programme and the symptomatic breast imaging service, including radiographic assessment of tissue samples.

To ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by making sure that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.

Collect, collate and report information, ensuring that accurate patient records and documentation are maintained.

Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and cooperation.

Undertake equipment testing according to the agreed quality assurance programme and document results, taking action when results are out of tolerances.

Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and to self-enhance performance and promote best practice.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.

A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems.

We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

See attached Job Description.