Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aQualified Mammographer (Band 6) or Trainee Mammographer (Band 5/6 depending on experience) to join our busy Breast Screening team based in Reading. We are a family friendly, flexible multi-disciplinary team providing an excellent to our patients. Staff rotate through our Screening and symptomatic services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital & remote sites around West Berkshire. You must be currently residing in the United Kingdom & HCPC registered to apply for these roles
Qualified Mammographer role - as well as holding the Diploma of the College of Radiographers/relevant Radiography Degree, you must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Award in Mammography or Certificate of Competence in Mammography from the College of Radiographers.
Trainee Mammographer role - You must hold a relevant Radiography degree. To undertake the Post Graduate Award in mammography you must have IELTS level 7 across all the areas. If you do not have IELTS level 7, contact us to discuss the support available to attain this during your probation period.
All interviews will be held face to face in the breast screening department.
This position is exempt from the Equality Act and is therefore only open to female applicants.
Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required. The mobile Breast Screening Units are relocatable around West Berkshire, and not always accessible via public transport.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
Provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.
Required to work within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Centre based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the mammography suite in the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
About us
The West Berkshire Breast Screening Service at present provides regular screening for 78,000 women over 3 years in a Breast Screening unit located opposite The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and on two mobiles which visit various sites around the lovely countryside of West Berkshire. In addition we also cover the symptomatic service within the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
We have recently upgraded 4 of our x-ray machines to Siemens Revelations, 3 of which have associated Tomosynthesis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
The post holder will provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.
The postholder will be a role model for the profession and will participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff
They will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and be responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needs
The post is based in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, which is part of the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The postholder will be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
The post holder will provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.
The postholder will be a role model for the profession and will participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff
They will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and be responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needs
The post is based in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, which is part of the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The postholder will be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques
- IELTS level 7 course application/completion
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within a breast screening or symptomatic breast service
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training
- Minimum 1 year mammography experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques
- IELTS level 7 course application/completion
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within a breast screening or symptomatic breast service
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training
- Minimum 1 year mammography experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
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).
