Job summary
Mammographer Radiographer - Band 6 (Band 5 if mammography training required)
Department: Breast Imaging
Location: Forrest Centre, Northampton General Hospital
Mammographer Radiographer - Full-time (hours worked on a day shift basis 8am-8pm Monday - Sunday)
The Breast Imaging Department at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) is extending our core working hours/days to meet the demands on our service. This exciting change for the unit means we are recruiting a Mammographer Radiographer/ Radiographer.
We are looking for an experienced radiographer with a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography for the band 6, or a passionate and enthusiastic radiographer who wishes to specialise in mammography and undertake the relevant training (band 5). The role will rise to a band 6 following successful completion of training and proof of competence.
(Band 6 if qualified mammographer - if trainee, band 5 until a qualified mammographer)
Main duties of the job
To work as a trained mammographer (or trainee mammographer), within the Breast Screening Unit performing mammograms in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), and providing a diagnostic service to the breast symptomatic surgical pathway.
In addition you will be involved with Family History screening, assessment, follow-up and symptomatic mammography within the Forrest Centre. Further requirements include assisting in stereo-tactic and US interventional procedures.
The post holder is required to provide holistic, compassionate and empathetic care to the service users/patients, supporting them during either pathway to ensure they receive the best possible care.
All of the clinical team are required to work closely with other specialities across the organisation, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed, and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department.
As a trained radiographer mammographer, you will be responsible for supervising and training trainee mammographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners.
Required to ensure that we continue to work to the National Quality Assurance Standards and IRMER regulations.
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed information.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform mammographic screening of asymptomatic women at the mobile and static units including:
Ensuring clinic paperwork and supplies are available (transporting these to and from the mobile unit)
Explaining the procedure to the women
Giving information and advice where appropriate
In the breast cancer diagnosis and assessment clinic, work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Know local protocols for assessment clinics
Taking specialised mammographic views including spot compression, magnification and tomosynthesis.
Assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy procedures.
Assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound localisation procedures.
Critical evaluation of all images resulting from the above, including repeating an image or taking further views where necessary.
Use of digital equipment.
Perform mammography on women attending from symptomatic breast clinic including specialised views where necessary.
To image breast specimens.
Work alone in a radiographer led, breast cancer follow-up, and family history clinics.
Supervision of movement of articulated mobile screening unit. Supervision of outside contractors.
Perform mammography on women attending special needs clinics who may have a physical disability or learning difficulties, with information of breast awareness.
Responsibility for ceasing screening procedures where consent is withdrawn.
Discuss with carers of special needs women, possible resultant outcomes from breast cancer screening
Performing daily/weekly and monthly QA on the digital mammography and ultrasound equipment in accordance with the local QA procedure. Informing the Superintendent Radiographer/QA Lead if they are out of parameters and know the protocol to suspend screening.
Daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment, inform the Superintendent Radiographer of any faults.
To input and interpret QA data on the computer.
To be proficient in the use of CRIS and QA computer data packages such as excel spreadsheets.
Know the local protocols for Right Results reporting and ensure all paperwork is correctly completed.
Maintain professional standards and participate in CPD.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings when possible.
Assist in the training of Radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners.
Work within the protocols of the departments Quality Management System.
Know and work within regulations governing:
IR(ME)R
Radiation Protection
COSHH
Health and Safety
Fire
Data protection
Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in the improvement of the unit, ensuring a professional and forward-thinking approach.
Attend mandatory training required by the Trust.
Recognise and report faults to a senior member of staff as soon as identified as per the departments protocols.
Involvement in departmental audits and surveys.
Support the administration processes within the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform mammographic screening of asymptomatic women at the mobile and static units including:
Ensuring clinic paperwork and supplies are available (transporting these to and from the mobile unit)
Explaining the procedure to the women
Giving information and advice where appropriate
In the breast cancer diagnosis and assessment clinic, work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Know local protocols for assessment clinics
Taking specialised mammographic views including spot compression, magnification and tomosynthesis.
Assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy procedures.
Assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound localisation procedures.
Critical evaluation of all images resulting from the above, including repeating an image or taking further views where necessary.
Use of digital equipment.
Perform mammography on women attending from symptomatic breast clinic including specialised views where necessary.
To image breast specimens.
Work alone in a radiographer led, breast cancer follow-up, and family history clinics.
Supervision of movement of articulated mobile screening unit. Supervision of outside contractors.
Perform mammography on women attending special needs clinics who may have a physical disability or learning difficulties, with information of breast awareness.
Responsibility for ceasing screening procedures where consent is withdrawn.
Discuss with carers of special needs women, possible resultant outcomes from breast cancer screening
Performing daily/weekly and monthly QA on the digital mammography and ultrasound equipment in accordance with the local QA procedure. Informing the Superintendent Radiographer/QA Lead if they are out of parameters and know the protocol to suspend screening.
Daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment, inform the Superintendent Radiographer of any faults.
To input and interpret QA data on the computer.
To be proficient in the use of CRIS and QA computer data packages such as excel spreadsheets.
Know the local protocols for Right Results reporting and ensure all paperwork is correctly completed.
Maintain professional standards and participate in CPD.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings when possible.
Assist in the training of Radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners.
Work within the protocols of the departments Quality Management System.
Know and work within regulations governing:
IR(ME)R
Radiation Protection
COSHH
Health and Safety
Fire
Data protection
Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in the improvement of the unit, ensuring a professional and forward-thinking approach.
Attend mandatory training required by the Trust.
Recognise and report faults to a senior member of staff as soon as identified as per the departments protocols.
Involvement in departmental audits and surveys.
Support the administration processes within the unit.
Person Specification
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to use initiative and attention to detail
- Prioritise workload
- Team work
- Motivated and flexible
- Physical effort for mammography
- Mental and emotional effort
- UK driving license/car driver/owner
Skills
Essential
- Oral & written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Physical skills to perform mammography
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months UK NHS post qualification experience in general radiography (Band 5/6)
- Core Knowledge Skills in Mammography, gained working within the NHSBSP screening programme or a symptomatic breast imaging environment (Band 6)
- Good IT skills.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of an interest in Breast Imaging. (Band 5/6)
- Knowledge of NBSS Computer System.
- Knowledge of imaging department requesting and reporting systems.
- Knowledge of imaging department PACS systems.
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Principles and Practice (Band 6)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- An interest in training to become a mammography specialist radiographer. (Band 5 until training completed, linked to Band 6)
Person Specification
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to use initiative and attention to detail
- Prioritise workload
- Team work
- Motivated and flexible
- Physical effort for mammography
- Mental and emotional effort
- UK driving license/car driver/owner
Skills
Essential
- Oral & written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Physical skills to perform mammography
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months UK NHS post qualification experience in general radiography (Band 5/6)
- Core Knowledge Skills in Mammography, gained working within the NHSBSP screening programme or a symptomatic breast imaging environment (Band 6)
- Good IT skills.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of an interest in Breast Imaging. (Band 5/6)
- Knowledge of NBSS Computer System.
- Knowledge of imaging department requesting and reporting systems.
- Knowledge of imaging department PACS systems.
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Principles and Practice (Band 6)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- An interest in training to become a mammography specialist radiographer. (Band 5 until training completed, linked to Band 6)
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).
