Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, ambitious rotational mammographer to join our friendly and forward-thinking Radiology team. This is an ideal opportunity for an HCPC registered radiographer with a postgraduate qualification in breast imaging wishing to increase their experience and expertise in a bustling and team-focused department.
Our internal training and support have long been a draw for candidates as it has enabled numerous radiographers to develop the necessary skills for career progression and advanced practice.
If you are a mammographer with a passion for patient-centred care, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake all clinical work on rotation through the department under the direction of the lead radiographers, maintaining high clinical standards throughout.
- Undertake all clinical breast work and support breast interventional procedures whilst working closely with breast radiologists and surgeons.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly equipment quality assurance tests as per the NHSBSP guidelines/local protocol and take appropriate action if results are out of tolerance.
- Accountable for own professional actions and working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- Acting as the lead radiographer in the general X-ray area and on-call, this involves effectively coordinating the patient through-put whilst supervising the radiographer and student team.
- Decreasing each patient's radiation dose during examinations using collimation and careful positioning.
- To take responsibility for their actions as described in IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17, keeping up to date with national standards and guidelines.
- Observing the department Dose Reference Levels (DRLs) and Dose Investigation Levels (DILs), reporting excess doses and radiation incidents to the Royal Free Radiation physics service and via Datix.
- Undertake training to the standard required by the department and accept advice and instruction when necessary.
Please refer to the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
The Diagnostic Imaging department at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a busy department supporting a large range of services, including stroke, HIV medicine and a busy sickle cell disorder service. We have one of the busiest A&E units in London, and the work reflects this.
The Diagnostic Imaging department is based mainly on 2 levels within the hospital, including 1 Canon Aquilion Prime SP CT scanner and 1 Canon Aquilion One Prism CT scanner, a Philips MRI scanner, digital fluoroscopy units to perform interventional procedures, 5 Siemens Ysio Max general radiography rooms serving inpatients, outpatients, A&E clinics and GP services. We undertake a large range of orthopaedic theatre procedures. We have a busy ultrasound department with 3 general rooms, and 7 gynaecology and maternity rooms opened in our new maternity wing. Nuclear medicine imaging is provided on site. A new cardiac catheter lab was installed in 2014.
The department has a long tradition of radiographer development, with radiographers reporting the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest, abdomen, ultrasound and mammograms. We perform almost 200,000 examinations per annum and the workload can be busy and challenging.
Our service runs 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies and inpatients. It is planned to further extend the core hours for routine scanning to include weekends and there is a requirement for the post-holder to partake in the 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to rotate through all areas of the radiology department, acting as the coordinator and supervisor in the general X-ray areas and CT. In addition, the post holder will be required to cover breast imaging in the Mammography department. The candidate will therefore need to demonstrate a high level of competence in a range of general X-ray, CT examinations and mammography. The supervisory element of this job will require the candidate to demonstrate appropriate levels of responsibility and initiative that supports junior staff/students and the aims of the department. They will instigate and/or complete tasks to support or improve patient care and service provision, performing any reasonable task delegated by their lead radiographer. Participation in the 24-hour shift rota is expected once core competencies are fulfilled. In addition, the candidate would also act as the lead radiographer in the out-of-hours rota upon completion of their CT competencies. Teamwork, a desire to put the patient first, and a can-do attitude are essential to this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to rotate through all areas of the radiology department, acting as the coordinator and supervisor in the general X-ray areas and CT. In addition, the post holder will be required to cover breast imaging in the Mammography department. The candidate will therefore need to demonstrate a high level of competence in a range of general X-ray, CT examinations and mammography. The supervisory element of this job will require the candidate to demonstrate appropriate levels of responsibility and initiative that supports junior staff/students and the aims of the department. They will instigate and/or complete tasks to support or improve patient care and service provision, performing any reasonable task delegated by their lead radiographer. Participation in the 24-hour shift rota is expected once core competencies are fulfilled. In addition, the candidate would also act as the lead radiographer in the out-of-hours rota upon completion of their CT competencies. Teamwork, a desire to put the patient first, and a can-do attitude are essential to this role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc. (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
- PgC in Breast Imaging.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform a range of breast imaging including supplementary views.
- Ability to perform a wide range of plain film X-rays to a high standard including adaptive technique.
Desirable
- Ability to support interventional breast procedures.
- Ability to perform a range of non-contrast and contrast-enhanced CT scans.
- Ability to undertake imaging for a range of fluoroscopy/interventional procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in NHS.
- Ability to supervise others' work.
- Can demonstrate first line leadership.
Desirable
- Use of Soliton RIS, Sectra PACS and CareFlow.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work well within a team, to work without supervision and also to take direction from senior colleagues.
- Able to show reflection and subsequent improvement in techniques when involved in incidents.
- Can demonstrate a desire to put the patient first.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values.
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly, caring and approachable to patients and staff.
Desirable
- Understanding of the 2ww, 6ww and 18-week RTT pathways
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc. (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
- PgC in Breast Imaging.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform a range of breast imaging including supplementary views.
- Ability to perform a wide range of plain film X-rays to a high standard including adaptive technique.
Desirable
- Ability to support interventional breast procedures.
- Ability to perform a range of non-contrast and contrast-enhanced CT scans.
- Ability to undertake imaging for a range of fluoroscopy/interventional procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in NHS.
- Ability to supervise others' work.
- Can demonstrate first line leadership.
Desirable
- Use of Soliton RIS, Sectra PACS and CareFlow.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work well within a team, to work without supervision and also to take direction from senior colleagues.
- Able to show reflection and subsequent improvement in techniques when involved in incidents.
- Can demonstrate a desire to put the patient first.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values.
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly, caring and approachable to patients and staff.
Desirable
- Understanding of the 2ww, 6ww and 18-week RTT pathways
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
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).
