Job summary
We are seeking a qualified Mammographer with experience of working in a breast unit.
The role encompasses working both at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the service's two mobile units which travel around Wiltshire on a three year round plan.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out routine breast screening and the more specialist mammographic examinations required in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is that of a senior grade and so duties will encompass some managerial and supervisory tasks.
The post will be either full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (in full days) as agreed with applicant, principally within 8.30-5.30 normal working hours but you will be expected to cover some limited evening and weekend work.
Main duties of the job
1. To independently assess each patient. Perform specialist mammography at the speed and technical skill level demanded by the service, adapting radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
2. To work at a band 6 senior Radiographer level, taking responsibility for the smooth running of clinics and workload management.
3. To provide an excellent standard of care to women attending for mammography.
4. Be sufficiently informed and professionally competent to identify and address patients' information needs with respect to breast awareness and other health issues
5. To carry out discussion with the patient regarding clinical implications and outcomes. Deal appropriately with complex, sensitive or contentious information on a regular basis.
6. To assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound examinations and to take a lead role in patient care and clinical support during interventional procedures, including image guided biopsies in the assessment and symptomatic clinics.
7. To meet the psychological needs of anxious patients undergoing biopsies and carry out basic nursing procedures to dress puncture sites and give after-care advise
8. To support patients and relatives who may be in a distressed or anxious state with sensitivity and empathy
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior Radiographer take responsibility for a specific area of responsibility within the department. These will range from PACS to health and safety and will depend on the needs of the department.
To carry out and record routine quality control procedures, equipment tests, and be responsible for reporting any adverse occurrences to nominated QA radiographer or line manager
To assist with the transfer and management of digital images.
To travel regularly to the mobile screening units when required, must have own transport and a valid full UK driving licence or equivalent.
Transport by data sticks, paperwork and other items to and from the mobile units daily, ensuring any patient identifiable data it is store adequately in accordance with PIAG section 60 and in relation to security.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior Radiographer take responsibility for a specific area of responsibility within the department. These will range from PACS to health and safety and will depend on the needs of the department.
To carry out and record routine quality control procedures, equipment tests, and be responsible for reporting any adverse occurrences to nominated QA radiographer or line manager
To assist with the transfer and management of digital images.
To travel regularly to the mobile screening units when required, must have own transport and a valid full UK driving licence or equivalent.
Transport by data sticks, paperwork and other items to and from the mobile units daily, ensuring any patient identifiable data it is store adequately in accordance with PIAG section 60 and in relation to security.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and study to achieve certificate
- Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
- Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging
- Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
Desirable
- In depth experience of breast imaging
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with complex, sensitive or contentious issues
- A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
- Good customer service skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and study to achieve certificate
- Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
- Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging
- Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
Desirable
- In depth experience of breast imaging
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with complex, sensitive or contentious issues
- A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
- Good customer service 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
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).
