Job summary
Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an Enhanced Practitioner to undertake x-ray guided interventional procedures and all aspects of mammography.
The unit consists of three GE Pristina X-Ray rooms which have tomosynthesis and CESM capabilities. There are also 3 GE ultrasound rooms.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform all aspects of mammography and work as an Enhanced Practitioner in the Breast Imaging Unit, carrying out X-Ray guided core biopsies and localisations.
Uses motivational skills to gain informed consent in order to sustain co-operation for x-ray guided biopsy and localisation.
Adapt communication skills, being sensitive to differing emotional needs of the patient.
Outline reasons for biopsy/localisation
Carry out imaging during screening, symptomatic and screening assessment clinics.
Use specialist x-ray equipment safely
Take an active role in development of departmental protocols
Undertaking postgraduate development
Upholding the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality Trust rules
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate Certificate in Mammography
- Post graduate qualification in xray guided interventional procedures
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Extended practice qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and demonstrable compliance with UK PHE (now UKHSA) guidance on best practice on leading a breast screening service
- 3+ years post-graduate experience in Mammography
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good, working knowledge of NHSBSP and QA programme
- An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging Mammographic techniques and relevant topics
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Recognised teaching, coaching and mentoring qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate Certificate in Mammography
- Post graduate qualification in xray guided interventional procedures
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Extended practice qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and demonstrable compliance with UK PHE (now UKHSA) guidance on best practice on leading a breast screening service
- 3+ years post-graduate experience in Mammography
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good, working knowledge of NHSBSP and QA programme
- An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging Mammographic techniques and relevant topics
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Recognised teaching, coaching and mentoring qualifications
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).
