Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer to join our multi-professional team at Princess Anne Hospital Breast Unit in Southampton. The service delivers both primary breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The breast unit is fully digital with three mammography units, one being a tomosynthesis system. In addition we have three mobile units to provide primary screening to our catchment area
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to our patients at our base unit and mobile units. Additionally we provide cover for the Symptomatic clinics at Princess Anne Hospital. The department supports skill mix and we employ Assistant practitioners and Radiographers in role extension. The department is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to our patients at our base unit and mobile units. Additionally we provide cover for the Symptomatic clinics at Princess Anne Hospital. The department supports skill mix and we employ Assistant practitioners and Radiographers in role extension. The department is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent Experience of working in a breast screening unit
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography
- HCPC registered
- Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent Experience of working in a breast screening unit
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Working autonomously
- Taking the initiative
- Interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent Experience of working in a breast screening unit
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography
- HCPC registered
- Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent Experience of working in a breast screening unit
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Working autonomously
- Taking the initiative
- Interpersonal skills
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).
