Job summary
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An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic radiographer to join the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast service.
North Tees and Hartlepool Breast unit is recognised for providing both high level quality care to our patients and exceptional learning opportunities for all members of the team.
You will assist the Breast Services Lead, Programme Clinical Administrator and Clinical Advanced Practitioner in the organisation and effective delivery of both the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.
Mammography experience is preferred but not essential. If required the successful candidate can expect full training and support in developing the skills required to participate fully in ensuring delivery of a high quality patient-centred service. If the candidate requires training they will be employed at Band 5 until training is complete.
Main duties of the job
As a member of our team, you will help deliver highly skilled patient focused care within the Breast Imaging Service throughout County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire.
The post holder will performmammography 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.
Good communication is essential as you will be expected to communicate effectively with patients their relatives and carers and other professionals working in the trust.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always 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 actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Breast Services Lead, Programme Clinical Administrator and Clinical Advanced Practitioner in the organisation and effective delivery of the both the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.
Act as an unsupervised practitioner demonstrating experience and professional competency. Ensure a high standard of mammographic technique, GDU personal audits and peer review as per NHSBSP guidelines
Participate in the QA equipment programme whilst you follow and observe Local Rules/IRMER principles.
Deliver leadership to the clinical mammography team to provide a high standard of patient care.
There are two posts available currently 30 hours (4 days) and 22.5 hours (3days).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Breast Services Lead, Programme Clinical Administrator and Clinical Advanced Practitioner in the organisation and effective delivery of the both the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.
Act as an unsupervised practitioner demonstrating experience and professional competency. Ensure a high standard of mammographic technique, GDU personal audits and peer review as per NHSBSP guidelines
Participate in the QA equipment programme whilst you follow and observe Local Rules/IRMER principles.
Deliver leadership to the clinical mammography team to provide a high standard of patient care.
There are two posts available currently 30 hours (4 days) and 22.5 hours (3days).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any of the following radiography qualifications Diploma/Bsc/Msc Radiography
- Post Graduate Mammography Certificate
- HCPC registration
- IT qualification/ Experience
Desirable
- Experience of service Improvement
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable radiography /mammography experience
- Demonstrable experience of daily service organisation
- Demonstrate experience of delivering leadership
Desirable
- Experience in organisational change/ redesign
Skills
Essential
- Wide range of clinical knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivator
- Must be able to travel independently between locations as required by the role
Desirable
- Evidence of working in MDTM
Disposition
Essential
- Honest and dependable character
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Show willingness to develop
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any of the following radiography qualifications Diploma/Bsc/Msc Radiography
- Post Graduate Mammography Certificate
- HCPC registration
- IT qualification/ Experience
Desirable
- Experience of service Improvement
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable radiography /mammography experience
- Demonstrable experience of daily service organisation
- Demonstrate experience of delivering leadership
Desirable
- Experience in organisational change/ redesign
Skills
Essential
- Wide range of clinical knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivator
- Must be able to travel independently between locations as required by the role
Desirable
- Evidence of working in MDTM
Disposition
Essential
- Honest and dependable character
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Show willingness to develop
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).
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)
