Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an HCPC registered, qualified Mammographer within the breast imaging team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are a close-knit group of dedicated, forward-thinking healthcare professionals, committed to providing a first-class breast service for our patients across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
Our Mammographers are key members of our multi-disciplinary workforce, operating alongside an experienced team of Consultants, Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practitioners & Assistant Practitioners. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop new skills and to participate in all aspects of screening, triple assessment, family history and breast cancer follow-up. As a Band 6 Mammographer we would support you to undertake leadership projects and responsibilities in line with the trust's leadership framework, 'Leading the Chesterfield Way'.
This role currently benefits from a recruitment & retention payment which is under review.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role working across our four clinical sites: two recently purchased mobile screening units which rotate through twelve picturesque sites across The Peak District and North Derbyshire; our satellite screening site in the centre of Chesterfield, and within the assessment and symptomatic clinics based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will have the chance to work with our 4 newly installed Hologic mammography units which includes Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy and Contrast Enhanced Mammography . Our department undertakes approximately 20,000 examinations a year between screening and symptomatic services, and we are actively looking at new ways to develop and improve the service for both staff and patients.
Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel and we try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and valued. The team in the breast screening department are friendly and supportive and as a Trust, we are keen to develop our own people. We can therefore provide opportunities in this role to be able to broaden your knowledge, learn new skills & take on areas of advanced practice in the future.
We are looking to recruit a female Mammographer, which is a genuine occupational qualification and is exempt under Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. You will need a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to our various mobile screening sites.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trust's 'Together as One' Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
The Health and Wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of what we do, so we offer a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to all members of our team. We appreciate that our team members have a life beyond the realms of work hence why we welcome flexible ways of working for all, including but not limited to an extended working day.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24-hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities.
We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and care as part of the Joined-Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System. "Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @hrcrhft @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will liaise and work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team, providing a comprehensive breast imaging service while contributing to delivering outstanding levels of care to patients. They will work within both screening and symptomatic environments providing a consistently high standard of Radiography to aid the clinicians in accurate diagnosis. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Quality Assurance Programme and take responsibility in personal development, audit and maintaining a personal profile. They should be aware of all current legislation, policies and procedures, promoting clinical governance through the delivery of evidence-based practice.
Over the course of the next year, we will continue to develop our Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography capabilities and looking at innovative ways to integrate Artificial Intelligence into clinical practice. As a service we are dedicated to tackling health inequalities within our local communities, so we encourage applications from those with interest or experience in Health Promotion and Patient and Public Engagement.
We would welcome applications from mammographers wishing to work on a full or part time basis and are happy to support mammographers returning to practice.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Harrison on 01246 513080 or Katie Angulo on 01246 513068.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will liaise and work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team, providing a comprehensive breast imaging service while contributing to delivering outstanding levels of care to patients. They will work within both screening and symptomatic environments providing a consistently high standard of Radiography to aid the clinicians in accurate diagnosis. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Quality Assurance Programme and take responsibility in personal development, audit and maintaining a personal profile. They should be aware of all current legislation, policies and procedures, promoting clinical governance through the delivery of evidence-based practice.
Over the course of the next year, we will continue to develop our Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography capabilities and looking at innovative ways to integrate Artificial Intelligence into clinical practice. As a service we are dedicated to tackling health inequalities within our local communities, so we encourage applications from those with interest or experience in Health Promotion and Patient and Public Engagement.
We would welcome applications from mammographers wishing to work on a full or part time basis and are happy to support mammographers returning to practice.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Harrison on 01246 513080 or Katie Angulo on 01246 513068.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full UK Drivers' Licence
- Current HCPC Registration
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Experience working in an NHS department
Desirable
- Post Graduate Award in Mammography
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS BSP
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience interpreting and acting upon QA data
Desirable
- Caring and compassionate approach to patient care
- Supportive and empathetic to patients and colleagues
- Commitment to team working and service provision
Demonstrates Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating Trust's values in own practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able and willing to work across all screening sites
- Able to problem solve and use own initiative to maintain work flow
Desirable
- Demonstrated professional integrity
- Professional manner and image
- Flexible attitude to working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full UK Drivers' Licence
- Current HCPC Registration
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Experience working in an NHS department
Desirable
- Post Graduate Award in Mammography
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS BSP
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience interpreting and acting upon QA data
Desirable
- Caring and compassionate approach to patient care
- Supportive and empathetic to patients and colleagues
- Commitment to team working and service provision
Demonstrates Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating Trust's values in own practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able and willing to work across all screening sites
- Able to problem solve and use own initiative to maintain work flow
Desirable
- Demonstrated professional integrity
- Professional manner and image
- Flexible attitude to working
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).
