Job summary
a) To
undertake an unsupervised role in mammography and to assess and treat own
patient workload and maintain associated records in an unsupervised area of
responsibility.
b) Actively
participate in and be responsible for the organisation of the radiographic
team and patient workload in an allocated area, working as the duty
coordinator.
c) Undertake
specialised mammographic examinations.
d) To
work alongside the multidisciplinary team in the symptomatic and screening
setting.
e) To
undertake a specific allocated role in the management of the department.
Main duties of the job
1.
Undertake
a specialised clinical caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner,
including complex patients, using clinical reasoning skills, to provide daily
patient assessment and treatment, supporting appropriate and early discharge.
2.
Obtain
verbal informed consent from patients, or their carers.
3.
Follow and proposes changes to standards and policies for
clinical practice to ensure a co-ordinated and effective service. This
includes infection prevention.
4.
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective communication and facilitate appropriate patient care.
5. Communicate
sensitive information to patients/carers/staff, where there may be barriers
to communication ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity to the audiences
level of understanding and prior knowledge.
6. Be
responsible for keeping accurate and timely written and electronic patient
records and statistical information. This may include written reports of
functional ability and specialist assessments.
7. Manage
own time by prioritising competing service requirements, seeking guidance
from senior staff where necessary.
8. Day
to day supervision, including training, of relevant team members when
required including practical, theoretical and clinical teaching of new staff
entering speciality, medical and nursing students.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
Undertake
a specialised clinical caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner,
including complex patients, using clinical reasoning skills, to provide daily
patient assessment and treatment, supporting appropriate and early discharge.
2.
Obtain
verbal informed consent from patients, or their carers.
3.
Follow and proposes changes to standards and policies for
clinical practice to ensure a co-ordinated and effective service. This
includes infection prevention.
4.
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective communication and facilitate appropriate patient care.
5. Communicate
sensitive information to patients/carers/staff, where there may be barriers
to communication ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity to the audiences
level of understanding and prior knowledge.
6. Be
responsible for keeping accurate and timely written and electronic patient
records and statistical information. This may include written reports of
functional ability and specialist assessments.
7. Manage
own time by prioritising competing service requirements, seeking guidance
from senior staff where necessary.
8. Day
to day supervision, including training, of relevant team members when
required including practical, theoretical and clinical teaching of new staff
entering speciality, medical and nursing students.
9. Ensure
that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use and
report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to managers.
10. Keep
up to date with clinical developments, through audit and research, and
participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards
of care for patients.
11. Report
and act on adverse incidents.
12.
Managing
own workload and organisation of colleagues as a daily duty co-ordinator and
contribute to staff rotas and daily planning.
13. Carry out front line patient care and
mammographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment. Be able to
communicate with and reassure patients and deal with complex distressing
situations such as patients who have had a recent cancer diagnosis.
14. Use dexterity, co-ordination and sensory
skills for accurate positioning and adapting technique for patients with
additional needs.
15. Responsible for quality assurance of
imaging and determining if additional views or repeats are necessary.
16. Assess the ability of patients who undergo
mammographic examinations and modify techniques accordingly such as for
patients in additional needs clinics.
17.Using own initiative, respond to
patients and /or carers who are anxious about their condition and its
consequences and be able to communicate with patients regarding
complaints.
18. Ensure correct justification of
mammographic procedures keeping radiation doses as low as reasonably
achievable.
19. Responsible for adjusting exposure factors
based on breast thickness for implant in situ.
20. Ensure comfort for patients fitted with
cardiac devices adjusting technique as required.
21. Undertake tomosynthesis mammograms as well
as paddle and magnification views as necessary.
22. Responsible for checking the position of
the wire placement prior to surgery, including different views such as a
lateral view.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
Undertake
a specialised clinical caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner,
including complex patients, using clinical reasoning skills, to provide daily
patient assessment and treatment, supporting appropriate and early discharge.
2.
Obtain
verbal informed consent from patients, or their carers.
3.
Follow and proposes changes to standards and policies for
clinical practice to ensure a co-ordinated and effective service. This
includes infection prevention.
4.
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective communication and facilitate appropriate patient care.
5. Communicate
sensitive information to patients/carers/staff, where there may be barriers
to communication ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity to the audiences
level of understanding and prior knowledge.
6. Be
responsible for keeping accurate and timely written and electronic patient
records and statistical information. This may include written reports of
functional ability and specialist assessments.
7. Manage
own time by prioritising competing service requirements, seeking guidance
from senior staff where necessary.
8. Day
to day supervision, including training, of relevant team members when
required including practical, theoretical and clinical teaching of new staff
entering speciality, medical and nursing students.
9. Ensure
that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use and
report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to managers.
10. Keep
up to date with clinical developments, through audit and research, and
participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards
of care for patients.
11. Report
and act on adverse incidents.
12.
Managing
own workload and organisation of colleagues as a daily duty co-ordinator and
contribute to staff rotas and daily planning.
13. Carry out front line patient care and
mammographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment. Be able to
communicate with and reassure patients and deal with complex distressing
situations such as patients who have had a recent cancer diagnosis.
14. Use dexterity, co-ordination and sensory
skills for accurate positioning and adapting technique for patients with
additional needs.
15. Responsible for quality assurance of
imaging and determining if additional views or repeats are necessary.
16. Assess the ability of patients who undergo
mammographic examinations and modify techniques accordingly such as for
patients in additional needs clinics.
17.Using own initiative, respond to
patients and /or carers who are anxious about their condition and its
consequences and be able to communicate with patients regarding
complaints.
18. Ensure correct justification of
mammographic procedures keeping radiation doses as low as reasonably
achievable.
19. Responsible for adjusting exposure factors
based on breast thickness for implant in situ.
20. Ensure comfort for patients fitted with
cardiac devices adjusting technique as required.
21. Undertake tomosynthesis mammograms as well
as paddle and magnification views as necessary.
22. Responsible for checking the position of
the wire placement prior to surgery, including different views such as a
lateral view.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Working autonomously
- Taking the initiative
- Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Working autonomously
- Taking the initiative
- Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Experience of working in a breast screening unit
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).
