Job summary
Breast Unit Assistant Practitioner in Mammography
Please note: This post will close when sufficient number of applications are received therefore it may close prior to the closing date.
The Breast Unit has a vacancy for an Assistant Practitioner in Mammography to join our team. For candidates who do not currently hold a Mammography qualification, training may be considered. Under these circumstances salary will be paid at a lower rate to reflect the training status and will remain until successful completion of qualification and preceptorship.
The post holder will perform mammography examinations in accordance with current departmental guidelines, policies and protocols, while providing a high level of patient care. The post holder will be able to produce good quality diagnostic images while safely using highly complex technical mammography equipment. The post holder will work in the main breast imaging department and across mobile sites throughout the county.
Other duties include providing a wide range of clinical, technical and administrative support within the breast imaging department.
Due to the nature of the work, mammography posts have a gender protected character. This is a genuine occupational requirement and as a result this post is exempt under Schedule 9; Part1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants over 18 should apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for performing mammography with precision and speed, at a consistently high technical standard at the Breast Centre and Mobile Screening Units. They will deliver a high-quality service for patients referred to the NHSBSP Breast Screening and Symptomatic breast service.
Other duties will include, chaperone duties as per departmental need, routine QA equipment testing, assisting and supporting colleagues and patients throughout clinical and radiological procedures, general housekeeping and infection control tasks.
They will maintain positive professional links with medical and non-medical staff within the unit, and with other departments, to promote the highest service standards and collaborative working. They will be a positive ambassador for the Breast Service and maintain a positive attitude toward work.
Mammography is undertaken for the North Tees Breast Imaging service at mobile sites across County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire and the Breast Imaging Centre in Stockton, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, and the post holder will need to be able to travel independently to all of these locations.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a Symptomatic Breast service. The ability to work both in a team and independently, and to communicate in a wide variety of settings, is essential.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Paula Wood
Job title
Programme Clinical Administrator
Email address
paula.wood8@nhs.net
Telephone number
01642 383443
Additional contact information
If you require further information contact Paula Wood Programme Clinical Administrator
01642 383443
E mail: paula.wood8@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a Symptomatic Breast service. The ability to work both in a team and independently, and to communicate in a wide variety of settings, is essential.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Paula Wood
Job title
Programme Clinical Administrator
Email address
paula.wood8@nhs.net
Telephone number
01642 383443
Additional contact information
If you require further information contact Paula Wood Programme Clinical Administrator
01642 383443
E mail: paula.wood8@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in science (healthcare practice)
- NVQ level 3 in Health Care or Equivalent
- Higher Education Certificate in Mammography
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent level 2 English and Maths Functional Skills
Desirable
- IT Qualification
- Customer Service Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a Breast Unit
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- Customer Service Experience
Disposition
Essential
- ability to work under pressure
- show willingness to develop
skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good IT skills
- demonstrate willingness to work flexibly
- demonstarte ability to work on own iniative or as part of a team
- independantly travel between locations as per service needs
- Demonstarte well developed written, verbal and listening skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in science (healthcare practice)
- NVQ level 3 in Health Care or Equivalent
- Higher Education Certificate in Mammography
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent level 2 English and Maths Functional Skills
Desirable
- IT Qualification
- Customer Service Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a Breast Unit
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- Customer Service Experience
Disposition
Essential
- ability to work under pressure
- show willingness to develop
skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good IT skills
- demonstrate willingness to work flexibly
- demonstarte ability to work on own iniative or as part of a team
- independantly travel between locations as per service needs
- Demonstarte well developed written, verbal and listening 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
