Assistant Practitioner - Mammography INTERNAL ONLY

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Internal only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to train as an Assistant Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly Breast Screening team within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme.

The successful candidate will provide an excellent patient experience and high-quality service to all, utilising best practise techniques and personalised empathetic care.

As a member of the Mammography team, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary breast team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, in both the screening and symptomatic sectors.

We are committed to enhancing our service and providing opportunities for both personal and professional development. The successful candidate will ensure that the provision of a high-quality service is maintained and that mammographic images are produced in accordance with bothNHS Breast Screening Programme

Applicants must be willing to complete the Level 4 Apprentice Mammography Associate Practitioner training is completed at the earliest opportunity. Experience working in the NHS Breast Screening Programme would be an advantage with an NVQ level 3 in health and social skills or equivalent experience being an essential requirement.

This is a development role starting at Band 3 progressing to Band 4 on completion of level 4 Apprentice Mammography Associate Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

Perform mammograms under the direct and indirect supervision of a mammographic radiographer, meeting the standards outlined by the NHSBSP

Provide general assistance to the clinical team during mammographic procedures, ultrasound and interventional procedures within the department.

Provide a high level of care to clients

Exercise care in the handling of clients and ensure confidentiality of their details at all times.

About us

The West Berkshire Breast Screening service is part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. We are part of the main radiology department and offer breast screening to all those registered as female with a GP in the west of the county of Berkshire. The service invites approximately 20,000 women a year for breast screening.

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6423537UCGB4-ASSRPRAC

Job locations

Breast Screening

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out mammography screening and assessment sessions as arranged.

Provide a high level of care to clients

Provide general assistance to the clinical team during mammographic procedures

Support staff working within the breast screening team

Ensure that working practices comply with district and departmental policies on Health & Safety, Radiation and Data Protection

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out mammography screening and assessment sessions as arranged.

Provide a high level of care to clients

Provide general assistance to the clinical team during mammographic procedures

Support staff working within the breast screening team

Ensure that working practices comply with district and departmental policies on Health & Safety, Radiation and Data Protection

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs graded C/4 or above in Maths and English. Functional skills are acceptable in lieu of GCSEs
IELTs overall score of at least 7, with a score no lower than 6.5 in any area - where relevant
NVQ level 3

Desirable

Use of NBSS

Experience

Essential

Previous work in a health care setting
Evidence of recent clinical experience within a Radiology Department, e.g. as a Radiographic Assistant

Desirable

Experience working within a radiology department or the NHSBSP
Understanding of IRMER

Additional

Essential

UK driving licence with access to car

Desirable

Ability to use hospital pool cars

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs graded C/4 or above in Maths and English. Functional skills are acceptable in lieu of GCSEs
IELTs overall score of at least 7, with a score no lower than 6.5 in any area - where relevant
NVQ level 3

Desirable

Use of NBSS

Experience

Essential

Previous work in a health care setting
Evidence of recent clinical experience within a Radiology Department, e.g. as a Radiographic Assistant

Desirable

Experience working within a radiology department or the NHSBSP
Understanding of IRMER

Additional

Essential

UK driving licence with access to car

Desirable

Ability to use hospital pool cars

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.