Job summary
This large breast screening service offers excellent opportunities for both qualified Breast Radiographers and qualified Radiographers who would like to train in Mammography as part of our growing team and expanding service.
The chance to work across 2 hospitals, a 2 brand new mobile units will enable the successful applicant to gain experience in a wide variety of scenarios including breast screening, breast symptomatic work and breast interventional clinics.
Main duties of the job
The staff are involved in all aspects of the breast care pathway providing standard mammography, additional views and stereo biopsy, tomography and contrast enhanced mammography.
Successful applicants will be involved in standard breast screening which takes place at County Hospital and several locations across the North Midlands screening area serviced by a mobile demountable unit and a brand new mobile van.
Both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals boast busy 2 week wait/ one stop clinics where the applicant will be involved in providing standard mammography, tomography and additional views as well as chaperoning in ultrasound and providing biopsy support. The Royal Stoke unit has contrast enhanced mammography and the opportunity for staff to train in cannulation and gain experience in performing this new technique.
Screening assessment clinics are carried out at both Hospital sites and staff have a pivotal role in these clinics including some staff who train further in clinical breast examination and advanced communication skills.
About us
Mammography has excellent career prospects particularly here within the UHNM family where advanced practice and career progression is actively encouraged and supported both by the Breast Service and the Imaging Directorate.
The team currently includes a Consultant Radiographer, 2 training Consultant Radiographers, 3 clinical specialists who have all 3 modules of advanced practice and 11 advanced practitioners.
There is an exceptional in-house training package, which includes a personal mentor, will support the successful applicants ensuring maximum exposure to learning opportunities and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Demonstrable experience as a qualified Radiographer is essential for this role. Training is paid at band 5, other options maybe considered for the right candidate with extensive band 6 experience.
Due to the nature of the role it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement, as outlined in Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, that only females may apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Demonstrable experience as a qualified Radiographer is essential for this role. Training is paid at band 5, other options maybe considered for the right candidate with extensive band 6 experience.
Due to the nature of the role it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement, as outlined in Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, that only females may apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- recognised Radiography qualification
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- NHSBSP recognised Breast screening qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year minimum post qualification experience in Radiography
Other essential requirement
Essential
- Able to drive in the UK
- Access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- recognised Radiography qualification
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- NHSBSP recognised Breast screening qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year minimum post qualification experience in Radiography
Other essential requirement
Essential
- Able to drive in the UK
- Access to a vehicle
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).
