Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
Are you fascinated by the human body, technology and in making a real impact in patient care? Join the dedicated team as a Mammographer, where you'll play a pivotal role in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women and helping people understand breast health awareness. If youre passionate about making a real difference to peoples lives, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the specialist field of Breast Imaging for the screening, detection and investigation of cancers
Undertake highly specialised mammography imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye co-ordination.
Undertake all aspects of mammography, to include working in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, on the community based mobile unit(s) and within the main Radiology Department
Assess and evaluate special needs of individual clients/patients and adapt positioning technique and procedures to their clinical need. This can involve overcoming barriers to understanding, such as mental health, language or disability problems.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
Undertake all aspects of mammography, to include working in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, on the community based mobile unit(s) and within the main Radiology Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
Undertake all aspects of mammography, to include working in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, on the community based mobile unit(s) and within the main Radiology Department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration, BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, including clinical signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and be able to apply knowledge of ionising radiation regulations.
- Relevant experience in a hospital setting as well a post graduate training and work experience in Mammography
- Attentive, observant, calm and reassuring personality
- What you can add:
- Methodical approach with strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Working Dynamically and thinking on your feet
- Compassion and empathy
- Ability to work with complex technology.
- Problem solving and decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration, BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, including clinical signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and be able to apply knowledge of ionising radiation regulations.
- Relevant experience in a hospital setting as well a post graduate training and work experience in Mammography
- Attentive, observant, calm and reassuring personality
- What you can add:
- Methodical approach with strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Working Dynamically and thinking on your feet
- Compassion and empathy
- Ability to work with complex technology.
- Problem solving and decision making
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
