BANK Senior Radiographer (Mammographer)

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit HCPC registered, qualified Mammographers to join our staff-bank in 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.

The Health and Wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of what we do, therefore 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. We would welcome applications from mammographers wishing to work on an ad hoc basis and are happy to support mammographers returning to practice.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role working across our two newly purchased mobile screening units which rotate through a number of picturesque sites across The Peak District and North Derbyshire; as well as our satellite screening site in the centre of Chesterfield and within the assessment and symptomatic clinics based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You would have the chance to work with our 3 newly installed Hologic mammography units as well as our Hologic Dimensions units with Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy.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 broaden your knowledge, learn new skills & take on areas of advanced practice in the future.

We are looking to recruit female Mammographers, which is a genuineoccupational 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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24-hour Emergency Department services. As such, 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 hospital also benefits from ample staff parking.

The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good' and 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"

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Harrison on 01246 513068 or Katie Angulo on 01246 513080.

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

6472761

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants 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 consistent 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. The department is proudly working towards QSI accreditation and encourages team members to be aware of all current legislation, policies and procedures, promoting clinical governance through the delivery of evidence-based practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Post Graduate Award in Mammography
Current HCPC Registration
BSc Radiography or equivalent
Full UK Drivers' License

Experience

Essential

Experience of NHS BSP
Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 regulations & IRR

Desirable

Commitment to team working and service provision
Excellent working knowledge of the symptomatic breast service

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

Actively demonstrates Trust's values

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able and willing to work across all screening sites
Able to problem solve and use own initiative to maintain work flow
Good communication skills

Desirable

Professional manner and image
Flexible attitude to working

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Post Graduate Award in Mammography
Current HCPC Registration
BSc Radiography or equivalent
Full UK Drivers' License

Experience

Essential

Experience of NHS BSP
Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 regulations & IRR

Desirable

Commitment to team working and service provision
Excellent working knowledge of the symptomatic breast service

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

Actively demonstrates Trust's values

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able and willing to work across all screening sites
Able to problem solve and use own initiative to maintain work flow
Good communication skills

Desirable

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.