Job summary
The North Yorkshire Breast Imaging Unit is housed in a purpose built building, which integrates both Imaging and Outpatient Services and the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is an essential requirement for this vacancy.
Working in this well-functioning unit is a rewarding experience. We have excellent cross team relationships with Surgery, Pathology, Oncology and Breast Care Nurses.
The unit provides the base site for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme, which covers the beautiful North Yorkshire Region. It is also the centre for the provision of a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service to the population of York, providing one stop and follow up services, as well as some outreach clinics at Friarage Hospital. We are proud of our excellent links with the Symptomatic Breast Services across the region.
Not got your PG Certificate in Mammography? We offer a full training programme (12-18 months), and whilst training there is an adjustment in pay in accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 21 guidance during the training period. The salary for this period would be £31,963.50 per annum.
Main duties of the job
The unit is forward thinking, and it is a reference site for Hologic and SECTRA equipment within the area. Screening is provided on 3 mobile Mammography Units, which cover over 21 locations around the county, one static unit situated in York and one in Scarborough.
The service is delivered across the week in 2 second stage screening clinics, with clinical assessment supported by Breast Care Nurses and Biopsy support provided by Advanced Practitioners, 3 one stop Symptomatic Clinics and 5 Symptomatic follow up clinics.
The service has embraced role development, and alongside the Specialist Breast Radiologists has; 4 Consultant Radiographers and 5 Advanced Practitioners, providing roles in Film Reading Biopsy and Ultrasound.
Sound like a great place to work? It is!
Please note: that the essential character of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is that it is a mobile single-sex service. Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational qualification for the post holder to be female as an exception to the Equality Act 2010.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Degree level qualification, registration with the Health Professions Council
- Examined "M level" postgraduate course relevant to specialist area of employment, where this qualification is not already held, commitment to undertake training for this qualification. (A4C Annex 21 pay reduction will apply for training period)
- Current Driving Licence
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development/postgraduate development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification
Skills
Essential
- A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
- Demonstrable excellent communications skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Degree level qualification, registration with the Health Professions Council
- Examined "M level" postgraduate course relevant to specialist area of employment, where this qualification is not already held, commitment to undertake training for this qualification. (A4C Annex 21 pay reduction will apply for training period)
- Current Driving Licence
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development/postgraduate development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification
Skills
Essential
- A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
- Demonstrable excellent communications skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
