Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for two experienced radiographers with a UK recognised mammography qualification to join our friendly clinical training team, and the wider multi-disciplinary team at Nottingham. You will have current mammography experience and hold Health Care Professions Council registration. A full UK driving license and use of a vehicle is essential.
The Nottingham International Breast Education Centre (NIBEC) is one of the leading training centres in the United Kingdom, with over 60% of UK professionals involved in screening and symptomatic breast services having attended courses here.
You will be responsible for delivering high quality practical mammography training, for preparing, delivering, and assessing academic course components and for maintaining the exceptional reputation of NIBEC. We deliver a range of post-graduate modules, study days, and an associate practitioner apprenticeship. You will undertake mammographic imaging at a high standard, inclusive of advanced image techniques and will train a range of individuals alongside breast screening and symptomatic clinical duties at the Nottingham Breast Institute and our other static and mobile sites. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do.
Mammography posts have a gendered protected character, due to the nature of the work. 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
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, please familiarize yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Practical mammography training of Radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners from the UK and overseas.
Appraisal of trainee Mammographers' clinical work, both on site and at the student's base.
Contribute to the preparation and delivery of courses in Mammography at NIBEC.
Contribute to the theoretical assessment of students attending courses at NIBEC.
Teach and mentor assistant/associate practitioners and junior radiography staff, and advise the Radiology Service Manager and Training & Education Manager on training requirements to ensure that mammography standards are maintained.
Actively promote the culture of life-long learning within the department.
Mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at both static and mobile sites, to a high standard.
Specialised mammography techniques including stereotactic localisation at screening and symptomatic assessment clinics, digital breast tomosynthesis, and contrast enhanced spectral mammography.
Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow, alongside practical mammography training.
Provide a high standard of patient care and communication.
About us
The Nottingham Breast institute provides outpatient symptomatic services and delivers breast screening to a screening population of over 100,000 women at 2 static and 2 mobile sites. You will work alongside our experienced team of advanced practitioners, radiographers and assistant/associate practitioners in both screening and symptomatic mammography and you will contribute to our family history, breast cancer surveillance and screening assessment clinics completing Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis examinations.
As a Training Centre we provide a variety of study days which our staff have opportunity to attend. We actively encourage and support CPD activities, and have won "Best Poster" at the Symposium Mammographicum on multiple occasions.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Training and Education
Practical mammography training of Radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners from the UK and overseas.
- Appraisal of trainee mammographers clinical work, both on site and at the students base.
- Balance clinical needs of the department with practical mammography training.
- Contribute to the preparation and delivery of various courses in mammography.
- Contribute to the theoretical assessment of students attending courses at NIBEC.
- Teach and mentor Assistant/Associate practitioners and junior radiography staff and advise the Radiology Service Manager on training requirements to ensure that mammography standards are maintained.
- Actively promote the culture of life-long learning within the department.
- Supervision of visitors to the department.
Mammography Provision
- Mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at both static and mobile sites.
- Specialised mammography techniques including stereotactic localisation at screening and symptomatic assessment clinics, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, and Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography.
- To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography.
- Analyse the quality of own and others mammograms on a day-to-day basis and make appropriate adjustments or actions.
- Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow alongside practical mammography training.
- Use of direct digital mammography equipment.
- To adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice with particular regard to IR(ME)R.
- To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary team meetings when required.
- To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards.
- Other duties as required to maintain the mammography service to a high standard of delivery.
Supervisory and Support Duties
- To supervise, and support Radiographic Aides in their role.
- To supervise, and support Assistant/Associate Practitioners in their role, particularly when undertaking mammography examinations and quality assurance activities.
- To support Assistant/Associate Practitioners and others to maintain service and clinic workflow.
- To supervise and support newly qualified staff and radiographers undergoing training in the Postgraduate Award in Mammography.
- To assist and train junior staff in own subject.
- To provide theoretical and practical training and support to the Assistant/Associate workforce in continuing professional development activities.
- To provide advice and support to visiting students and other health professionals.
- Providing support to radiologists and advanced practitioners during clinical and radiographic procedures.
- To assist in daily department management.
Patient/Client Care /Communication
- Provide a high standard of patient care and communication.
- Be aware of individual client and patient needs and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations.
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions.
- Communicate effectively with clients and patients from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviours, learning or physical disabilities or who have just received bad news.
- Putting patients first during practical mammography training, and prioritising optimal patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Training and Education
Practical mammography training of Radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners from the UK and overseas.
- Appraisal of trainee mammographers clinical work, both on site and at the students base.
- Balance clinical needs of the department with practical mammography training.
- Contribute to the preparation and delivery of various courses in mammography.
- Contribute to the theoretical assessment of students attending courses at NIBEC.
- Teach and mentor Assistant/Associate practitioners and junior radiography staff and advise the Radiology Service Manager on training requirements to ensure that mammography standards are maintained.
- Actively promote the culture of life-long learning within the department.
- Supervision of visitors to the department.
Mammography Provision
- Mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at both static and mobile sites.
- Specialised mammography techniques including stereotactic localisation at screening and symptomatic assessment clinics, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, and Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography.
- To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography.
- Analyse the quality of own and others mammograms on a day-to-day basis and make appropriate adjustments or actions.
- Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow alongside practical mammography training.
- Use of direct digital mammography equipment.
- To adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice with particular regard to IR(ME)R.
- To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary team meetings when required.
- To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards.
- Other duties as required to maintain the mammography service to a high standard of delivery.
Supervisory and Support Duties
- To supervise, and support Radiographic Aides in their role.
- To supervise, and support Assistant/Associate Practitioners in their role, particularly when undertaking mammography examinations and quality assurance activities.
- To support Assistant/Associate Practitioners and others to maintain service and clinic workflow.
- To supervise and support newly qualified staff and radiographers undergoing training in the Postgraduate Award in Mammography.
- To assist and train junior staff in own subject.
- To provide theoretical and practical training and support to the Assistant/Associate workforce in continuing professional development activities.
- To provide advice and support to visiting students and other health professionals.
- Providing support to radiologists and advanced practitioners during clinical and radiographic procedures.
- To assist in daily department management.
Patient/Client Care /Communication
- Provide a high standard of patient care and communication.
- Be aware of individual client and patient needs and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations.
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions.
- Communicate effectively with clients and patients from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviours, learning or physical disabilities or who have just received bad news.
- Putting patients first during practical mammography training, and prioritising optimal patient care
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography / DCR, or equivalent
- College of Radiographers Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice, or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a mammographer on both screening and symptomatic settings.
- Recent experience working as a mammographer in a breast care setting
- Experience of supervising less experienced members of a team
- Confident with the use of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
Desirable
- Previous experience with mentoring or training
- Experience with advanced technologies such as CESM, DBT, and stereotaxis
- Experience in lecturing and with marking academic assignments
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically fit in order to meet the demands of the role
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Exceptional knowledge of the principles and practices of mammography
- Exceptional knowledge of the principles and organisation of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Exceptional knowledge of the symptomatic breast service
- Exceptional knowledge of the current issues with breast care and the breast screening service
- Good knowledge of emerging technologies within breast imaging
- Understanding of own limitations and when to see further support.
- Exceptional knowledge of the NHSBSP mammographic standards
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Exceptional time management skills to be able to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation skills
- Able to manage daily clinical workload to ensure training does not adversely affect service delivery.
Other requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Flexible and able to adapt at short notice to meet the demands of the service
Analytical and judgement
Essential
- Able to provide confident leadership when dealing with unexpected circumstances and to able to identify and appraise a variety of solutions.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography / DCR, or equivalent
- College of Radiographers Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice, or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a mammographer on both screening and symptomatic settings.
- Recent experience working as a mammographer in a breast care setting
- Experience of supervising less experienced members of a team
- Confident with the use of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
Desirable
- Previous experience with mentoring or training
- Experience with advanced technologies such as CESM, DBT, and stereotaxis
- Experience in lecturing and with marking academic assignments
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically fit in order to meet the demands of the role
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Exceptional knowledge of the principles and practices of mammography
- Exceptional knowledge of the principles and organisation of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Exceptional knowledge of the symptomatic breast service
- Exceptional knowledge of the current issues with breast care and the breast screening service
- Good knowledge of emerging technologies within breast imaging
- Understanding of own limitations and when to see further support.
- Exceptional knowledge of the NHSBSP mammographic standards
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Exceptional time management skills to be able to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation skills
- Able to manage daily clinical workload to ensure training does not adversely affect service delivery.
Other requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Flexible and able to adapt at short notice to meet the demands of the service
Analytical and judgement
Essential
- Able to provide confident leadership when dealing with unexpected circumstances and to able to identify and appraise a variety of solutions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).