Job summary
Join Our Team at the UHSussex , West Breast Centre, Worthing Hospital!
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to become a part of the West Sussex Breast Centre at Worthing Hospital.
As a Mammographer, you will play a crucial role in the West Sussex Breast Care Centre. Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality mammographic imaging and exceptional client care at the West Sussex Breast Care Centre in Worthing and Chichester Hospitals, as well as at various mobile sites. This position adheres to the standards and guidelines set by the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). Mammographers with less than 2 years post qualification experience may be considered as Band 6 .
Main duties of the job
- Mammographic Imaging: Conduct precise and high-quality mammographic imaging as part of the West Sussex Breast Screening Programme.
- Client Care: Provide compassionate and professional care to all clients, ensuring their comfort and addressing their concerns.
- Mobile Unit Support: Travel to and provide services at various mobile screening sites.
- Team Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver top-tier patient care for symptomatic patients at Worthing and St. Richard's Hospitals.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide an exceptionally high level of expertise in the specialist clinical field of breast imaging in a screening and symptomatic environment.
- Work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, performing radiographic imaging of the breast and providing a professional service of the highest quality in line with the standards and guidelines set out by the NHSBSP for screening clients and symptomatic patients of WSHT across the mobile and static units.
- Work autonomously and perform the full range of additional specialised mammographic techniques during assessment clinics, including the imaging of breast specimens, tomosynthesis, stereotactic procedures and localisations.
- Provide mentorship, supervision and training to trainee mammographers and assistant practitioners within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide an exceptionally high level of expertise in the specialist clinical field of breast imaging in a screening and symptomatic environment.
- Work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, performing radiographic imaging of the breast and providing a professional service of the highest quality in line with the standards and guidelines set out by the NHSBSP for screening clients and symptomatic patients of WSHT across the mobile and static units.
- Work autonomously and perform the full range of additional specialised mammographic techniques during assessment clinics, including the imaging of breast specimens, tomosynthesis, stereotactic procedures and localisations.
- Provide mentorship, supervision and training to trainee mammographers and assistant practitioners within the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR / BSc (Hons) in Radiography
- UK Postgraduate award at masters level in Mammography (theory and practice)
Desirable
- Two years professional experience post-qualification
Registration
Essential
Physical Skills
Essential
- To hold a clean driving licence and own a car.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHSBS Programme.
- Familiarisation and understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation
- To have working knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- To be able to maintain a high professional standard and maintain good relationships under pressure
- Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation
- Ability to work as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR / BSc (Hons) in Radiography
- UK Postgraduate award at masters level in Mammography (theory and practice)
Desirable
- Two years professional experience post-qualification
Registration
Essential
Physical Skills
Essential
- To hold a clean driving licence and own a car.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHSBS Programme.
- Familiarisation and understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation
- To have working knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- To be able to maintain a high professional standard and maintain good relationships under pressure
- Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation
- Ability to work as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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
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).
