The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Qualified Mammographer

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Job summary

The Mammography department is seeking to appoint a qualified Mammographer to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will participate in symptomatic and assessment clinics at the static unit and in screening mammography at both the static and mobile units.

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this post you must have a UK-issued Mammography qualification.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake screening/other mammography in line with national and local protocols at either the static unit or mobile unit as arranged
  • Assist in interventional procedures - core biopsies, localisations etc - as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure
  • To process images and prepare for clinical reporting
  • To ensure safe use of imaging and other equipment used in the department.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Details

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,503 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5038368-ASL-B

Job locations

Birchwood House, St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc. Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equilevent / Post-graduate certificate in mammography
  • Current HPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a radiographer within a general x-ray department
  • Experience in breast screening/symptomatic services

Desirable

  • Experience in breast screening on mobile or static unit
  • Experience of QA procedure and processes

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of a breast screening programme
  • Computer literate
  • Understanding of IR (ME) R and other legislation relevant to the post
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure with accuracy and speed and deal with stressful situations

Desirable

  • Be able to perform screening mammography within a specified time constraint
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc. Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equilevent / Post-graduate certificate in mammography
  • Current HPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a radiographer within a general x-ray department
  • Experience in breast screening/symptomatic services

Desirable

  • Experience in breast screening on mobile or static unit
  • Experience of QA procedure and processes

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of a breast screening programme
  • Computer literate
  • Understanding of IR (ME) R and other legislation relevant to the post
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure with accuracy and speed and deal with stressful situations

Desirable

  • Be able to perform screening mammography within a specified time constraint

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Birchwood House, St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Birchwood House, St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent Radiographer

Seena Thomas

seena.thomas1@nhs.net

01279978653

Details

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,503 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5038368-ASL-B

Job locations

Birchwood House, St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


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