Band 6 Occupational TherapistBand 6 - Poole, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Dorset

Description

Job overview

Our Breast Screening and Assessment Clinics are staffed by dedicated multi-disciplinary teams of Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced practitioners, Mammographers, clinical and administration staff, recalling women to obtain a definitive diagnosis of all potential screen detected abnormalities.

This is achieved by following the principles of triple assessment mammography/ultrasound, clinical examination and needle biopsy.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a Breast Screening ServiceBasic appreciation of patient care and knowledge of the requirements of a Assistant Practitioner role in the care of patients, their visitors and carers, and to colleaguesAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamSafety awareness skills utilising imaging equipmentProfessional and cooperative attitude towards patients, customers and colleaguesExperience working with Mammography Equipment in a clinical environmentFlexibility to work the shifts required Main duties of the job What you will do: As a Senior Assistant Practitioner at Dorset Breast Screening Unit, you will be performing routine Mammography examinations efficiently and effectively for covering the whole of the Dorset county; adhering to best practices stated in the NHSBSP guidelines and under a strict local scope of practice.

The post holder will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full outline of the role. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached for the job description and person specification for full outline of the role.

If the post holder does not hold a relevant level 5 qualification, they will be employed as a band 4 until successful completion of the qualification, a set probation period and fulfilment of a local competency booklet.

Full training will be provided. Person specification Essential skills Essential criteria Level 3 mammography qualification or equivalent Experience Essential criteria 2 years experience as an assistant practitioner in mammography Drivers licence Essential criteria Drivers licence - UK