Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a trainee 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR HCPC registered radiographers Degree (BSc Honours in Radiography or equivalent qualification) Experience working in X-ray Willingness to take part in a flexible rota Evidence of role specific continuing professional development Team work ethic Flexible and adaptable You will need to be able to drive, be willing to travel to our remote locations and have full driving license
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR HCPC registered radiographers Degree (BSc Honours in Radiography or equivalent qualification) Experience working in X-ray Willingness to take part in a flexible rota Evidence of role specific continuing professional development Team work ethic Flexible and adaptable You will need to be able to drive, be willing to travel to our remote locations and have full driving license
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
- Able and willing to undertake the Postgraduate Qualification in Mammography
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)
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
- HCPC registered
- Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
- Able and willing to undertake the Postgraduate Qualification in Mammography
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)
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).
