Mammography Team Lead Radiographer

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Radiology is a busy department providing Xray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound services. We provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the rest of the hospital using high quality up-to-date equipment.

Within our Trust, we provide imaging to symptomatic breast patients through clinic-led care. We work closely with the breast consultants to ensure continuity of care and try wherever possible to provide a one-stop diagnostic service for patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will show leadership qualities required to support and guide a team of staff with a variety of skills and experience.

The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with the Senior Radiographers to ensure smooth delivery of care for the patients, whilst maintaining Radiographic standards and promoting good practice to Radiographers & Radiology students.

The staff member will be responsible for promoting the continuing professional development of other Radiology personnel.

To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.

To assist in the day to day management and running of the Radiology department including tasks such as room rosters, holiday allocations, workflow management & departmental health and safety

To provide mammograhy cover cross site when required

Candidates must be able to undertake general radiography also.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2425-1391

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; assisting in biopsy procedures, general radiography, patient care, organisation of lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks, booking appointments.

You will bring advanced technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You should have a great eye for detail and be caring by nature.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; assisting in biopsy procedures, general radiography, patient care, organisation of lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks, booking appointments.

You will bring advanced technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You should have a great eye for detail and be caring by nature.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High level of competence & experience in managing people
  • Excellent knowledge of mammography
  • Experience and knowledge of breast specific QA programmes

Desirable

  • Undertaken mammography clinics single handed
  • Tomosynthysis experience
  • Experience of assisting in biopsy procedures

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel between sites to support as required

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography
  • 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • PGC mammography
  • RPS Trained

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Team building skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Participation in out of hours duties

Desirable

  • Leading and implementing change
  • Policy and protocol development
  • Rostering and management of staff
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High level of competence & experience in managing people
  • Excellent knowledge of mammography
  • Experience and knowledge of breast specific QA programmes

Desirable

  • Undertaken mammography clinics single handed
  • Tomosynthysis experience
  • Experience of assisting in biopsy procedures

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel between sites to support as required

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography
  • 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • PGC mammography
  • RPS Trained

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Team building skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Participation in out of hours duties

Desirable

  • Leading and implementing change
  • Policy and protocol development
  • Rostering and management of staff

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).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Radiographer

Nichola Coates

Nichola.coates@nhs.net

01325743107

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2425-1391

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Supporting documents

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