Radiographer, Specialist Mammographer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To carry out specialist Mammography imaging, training, and other related duties, provided by the OUH NHSFT at sites across Oxfordshire.

The post holder must be qualified to work as an operator/practitioner within Diagnostic Radiography as defined by IR(ME)R (2017).

Working in conjunction with the Manager and Deputy, duties include: The daily organisation of the breast imaging services, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high quality, effective and flexible service, that is responsive to the needs of the screening clients, symptomatic patients, their clinicians, relatives and carers.

The supervision and training of Radiographers, Assistant/Associate Practitioners and other health professionals as part of a National Breast Education Centre. Assist in ultrasound clinics. To be responsible for own clinical work and professional development. Will support service development and help improve/maintain the quality of the service through quality assurance programmes and departmental audit. The post holder will support clinical governance and work as part of a team with other disciplines towards shared objectives.

Main duties of the job

A full list of duties can be found on the job description.

Oxford Breast Imaging Centre is looking for UK postgraduate qualified radiographers in mammography to join our team. We provide both a screening and symptomatic service across Oxfordshire, with sites at the Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Horton General Hospital and two mobile screening vans.

The successful candidate will produce high quality mammograms consistently, taking ownership of their own continuing professional development and learning. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent care.

We have both Hologic 3Dimensions and GE Pristina Equipment and will provide training on the equipment. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in interventional procedures - core biopsies, vacuum assisted core biopsies, localisations, and ultrasound etc. - as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year an additional 15% pay premia (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-4600171-B7-1

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see associated Job Description and Person Specification.

Due to the requirements of this role, the applicant must possess a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography and be HCPC registered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see associated Job Description and Person Specification.

Due to the requirements of this role, the applicant must possess a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography and be HCPC registered.

Person Specification

offline shortlisting

Essential

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Person Specification

offline shortlisting

Essential

Add "2" for interview, "0" for rejected

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.

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