Job summary
The Surrey and North East Hampshire (Jarvis) Breast Screening Service (BSS) has an eligible population of approximately 200,000 women who are invited to screening over a 3-year screening round. The static breast screening unit is currently located at the Jarvis Breast Centre and provides screening and assessment services. Screening is also carried out on five mobile units covering a geographical area including 19 sites throughout Surrey and North East Hampshire which include supermarket carparks, local council carparks and hospital sites. Screening patients are referred to six NHS Trusts for surgical and oncological treatments.
The service participates in several multi-centred research studies.
InHealth is committed in training and development.
We are very proud of our national Training Centre that delivers four modules of the MSc in breast imaging from St Georges University. In addition, students from the Postgraduate certificate in Mammography attend for clinical assessment, which is carried out in partnership with St Georges. Apprenticeships in Mammography are also delivered.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the screening service by screening women for Breast Cancer using mammography.
You will participate in assessment clinics including stereotactic biopsies and perform regular QC checks on mammography equipment including the stereotactic unit and Ultrasound machine.
You will also participate in the support of development of Assistant Practitioners/Trainee Mammographers.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patientsfrom 1,000 locations by 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:QA Lead Mammographer
Location:Jarvis Centre, Guildford / Surrey & NE Hampshire
Salary:Competitive
Hours:37.5hrs per week
The Surrey and North East Hampshire (Jarvis) Breast Screening Service (BSS) has an eligible population of approximately 200,000 women who are invited to screening over a 3-year screening round. The static breast screening unit is currently located at the Jarvis Breast Centre and provides screening and assessment services. Screening is also carried out on five mobile units covering a geographical area including 19 sites throughout Surrey and North East Hampshire which include supermarket carparks, local council carparks and hospital sites. Screening patients are referred to six NHS Trusts for surgical and oncological treatments.
The service participates in several multi-centred research studies.
InHealth is committed in training and development. We are very proud of our national Training Centre that delivers four modules of the MSc in breast imaging from St Georges University. In addition, students from the Postgraduate certificate in Mammography attend for clinical assessment, which is carried out in partnership with St Georges. Apprenticeships in Mammography are also delivered.
What you will do:
You will provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the screening service by screening women for Breast Cancer using mammography.
You will participate in assessment clinics including stereotactic biopsies and perform regular QC checks on mammography equipment including the stereotactic unit and Ultrasound machine.
You will also participate in the support of development of Assistant Practitioners/Trainee Mammographers.
What skills and experience will you need to apply?
- Have a BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Have current HCPC registration
- Have a Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- Post Graduate award in Mammography at Masters level (Desirable)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:QA Lead Mammographer
Location:Jarvis Centre, Guildford / Surrey & NE Hampshire
Salary:Competitive
Hours:37.5hrs per week
The Surrey and North East Hampshire (Jarvis) Breast Screening Service (BSS) has an eligible population of approximately 200,000 women who are invited to screening over a 3-year screening round. The static breast screening unit is currently located at the Jarvis Breast Centre and provides screening and assessment services. Screening is also carried out on five mobile units covering a geographical area including 19 sites throughout Surrey and North East Hampshire which include supermarket carparks, local council carparks and hospital sites. Screening patients are referred to six NHS Trusts for surgical and oncological treatments.
The service participates in several multi-centred research studies.
InHealth is committed in training and development. We are very proud of our national Training Centre that delivers four modules of the MSc in breast imaging from St Georges University. In addition, students from the Postgraduate certificate in Mammography attend for clinical assessment, which is carried out in partnership with St Georges. Apprenticeships in Mammography are also delivered.
What you will do:
You will provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the screening service by screening women for Breast Cancer using mammography.
You will participate in assessment clinics including stereotactic biopsies and perform regular QC checks on mammography equipment including the stereotactic unit and Ultrasound machine.
You will also participate in the support of development of Assistant Practitioners/Trainee Mammographers.
What skills and experience will you need to apply?
- Have a BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Have current HCPC registration
- Have a Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- Post Graduate award in Mammography at Masters level (Desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Additional Criteria
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see full job description.
Desirable
- Please see full job description.
Experience
Essential
- Please see full job description.
Desirable
- Please see full job description.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see full job description.
Desirable
- Please see full job description.
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).
