Job summary
The role will cover all duties and
responsibilities expected of a band 6 Mammographer. These
duties will cover 4 static screening/symptomatic sites to include Halton
Hospital, Warrington Hospital, St Helen’s Hospital Burney Breast Unit and Bath
Street Health Centre. We also have a mobile breast screening unit which visits
5 sites within the area.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be actively involved
in the National Breast Screening Programme along with our symptomatic breast
service, family history service and our surveillance service. The successful
candidate will also be part of new developments and innovations within the speciality
of mammography.
About us
We are looking for qualified and trained mammographers
who
are interested in working with an excited and dynamic team in a brand-new state
of the art department. You will be part of a highly professional, friendly team
in our Breast Care Centre, at Captain Sir Tom Moore.
We are at an exciting phase in our development. We
have recently moved into our brand-new Breast Care Centre at the Captain Sir
Tom Moore building at Halton hospital, Runcorn. Our centre consists of 2
Mammography rooms, both with 3D imaging and Stereotactic facilities, 2
Ultrasound rooms and 3 clinic rooms. With plans to expand our Bath Street site
early 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1
To provide and maintain a high
standard of mammography, teamwork and patient care required by the National
Health Service Breast Cancer Screening Programme for Warrington and Halton
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Hospital NHS Trust.
2
To provide comprehensive
radiographic cover for the symptomatic breast services at Warrington and Halton
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Hospital NHS Trust.
3
To be able to
work with mammography equipment to perform sufficient diagnostic images.
4
To know and uphold the IR(ME)R
2017 regulations and local rules pertaining to Ionising Radiation and
justification of requests.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1
To provide and maintain a high
standard of mammography, teamwork and patient care required by the National
Health Service Breast Cancer Screening Programme for Warrington and Halton
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Hospital NHS Trust.
2
To provide comprehensive
radiographic cover for the symptomatic breast services at Warrington and Halton
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Hospital NHS Trust.
3
To be able to
work with mammography equipment to perform sufficient diagnostic images.
4
To know and uphold the IR(ME)R
2017 regulations and local rules pertaining to Ionising Radiation and
justification of requests.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Mammographic experience
- Experience working within National Breast Screening Programme.
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional appearance and attitude as to inspire public confidence in the service
- Good health and attendance record
- Adherence to trust uniform policy
- Car driver/owner
- Female only
Desirable
- Involvement in the wider professional arena
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Mammographic experience
- Experience working within National Breast Screening Programme.
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional appearance and attitude as to inspire public confidence in the service
- Good health and attendance record
- Adherence to trust uniform policy
- Car driver/owner
- Female only
Desirable
- Involvement in the wider professional arena
Physical Skills & Effort
Essential
- Use of mammography equipment
- Use of specimen cabinet
- Advanced computer skills
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Handling of wheelchair patients.
- Moving of patients
Desirable
Mental & Emotional Effort
Essential
- Ability to focus on task at hand.
- Responsible, caring and friendly attitude.
- To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
- Working with patients who are distressed and anxious.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography
- Post Graduate Certificate (Principles and Practice in mammography)
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Mammographic experience
- Experience working within National Breast Screening Programme.
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Breast clinics
- Experience of working within Breast stereotactic procedures
- Experience of working within Breast Ultrasound Clinics
Working Conditions
Essential
- To work quickly and efficiently.
- Exposure to bodily fluids
- Exposure to needles
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work well in a team
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Mammographic experience
- Experience working within National Breast Screening Programme.
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional appearance and attitude as to inspire public confidence in the service
- Good health and attendance record
- Adherence to trust uniform policy
- Car driver/owner
- Female only
Desirable
- Involvement in the wider professional arena
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Mammographic experience
- Experience working within National Breast Screening Programme.
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional appearance and attitude as to inspire public confidence in the service
- Good health and attendance record
- Adherence to trust uniform policy
- Car driver/owner
- Female only
Desirable
- Involvement in the wider professional arena
Physical Skills & Effort
Essential
- Use of mammography equipment
- Use of specimen cabinet
- Advanced computer skills
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Handling of wheelchair patients.
- Moving of patients
Desirable
Mental & Emotional Effort
Essential
- Ability to focus on task at hand.
- Responsible, caring and friendly attitude.
- To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
- Working with patients who are distressed and anxious.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography
- Post Graduate Certificate (Principles and Practice in mammography)
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Mammographic experience
- Experience working within National Breast Screening Programme.
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Breast clinics
- Experience of working within Breast stereotactic procedures
- Experience of working within Breast Ultrasound Clinics
Working Conditions
Essential
- To work quickly and efficiently.
- Exposure to bodily fluids
- Exposure to needles
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work well in a team
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
