Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking
mammographer to cover maternity leave here at Rotherham NHS Foundation trust.
We are a static site providing breast screening and symptomatic services to the
Rotherham district.
The candidate should be a team player who is supportive, reliable and
trustworthy.
We are looking for someone who is professional, empathetic and courteous
who remains calm and focused in challenging situations. The successful
candidate should be someone who is committed to producing high quality
mammographic images.
The successful candidate will be HCPC registered,
with a BSc or Diploma in Radiography and post graduate award in breast imaging
is essential.
Main duties of the job
The main
duty of this role is to produce high quality mammogram images. You will be involved in both breast screening assessment and symptomatic
work. You will be expected to carry
out all breast radiographic examinations as required to a high standard,
observing clinical protocols. You will be involved in daily QA checks of the
equipment and the daily running of the breast screening and symptomatic
service. Imaging is undertaken on 3 Hologic mammography units.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualifications in Breast imaging.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in Breast imaging.
- Working as part of a team.
- Using hospital systems such as PACS and RIS and NBSS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of Breast imaging and screening processes.
- Working as part of a Team.
- Use of daily working systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- basic day to day planning skills.
- Maintaining clinical equipment, quality assurance programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualifications in Breast imaging.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in Breast imaging.
- Working as part of a team.
- Using hospital systems such as PACS and RIS and NBSS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of Breast imaging and screening processes.
- Working as part of a Team.
- Use of daily working systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- basic day to day planning skills.
- Maintaining clinical equipment, quality assurance programmes.
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
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).
