Job summary
The Princess
Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute,
outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in
Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford, and St Margarets
Hospital in Epping.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in symptomatic and
assessment clinics at the static unit, as well as in screening mammography
across both static and mobile units. You will be responsible for your own
clinical practice and ongoing professional development, while actively
contributing to service development and quality improvement through departmental
audits and quality assurance programmes. In addition, you will support clinical
governance and collaborate closely with colleagues across various disciplines
to achieve shared service objectives.
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
-
Performing screening and diagnostic mammography at both static and
mobile units in accordance with national and local protocols.
- Assisting in interventional breast procedures such as core biopsies and
localisations, including preparation of equipment and patient support.
- Ensuring the safe and effective use of imaging equipment, identifying
faults, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Promoting and maintaining high standards of clinical practice,
professionalism, and patient care in line with NHS policies and radiation
safety regulations.
- Actively participating in training, professional development, staff
meetings, and sharing knowledge gained through courses to improve service
quality.
- Supervising junior staff and students, supporting multidisciplinary
teamwork, and contributing to service delivery through operational duties and
departmental collaboration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Performing screening and diagnostic mammography at both static and
mobile units in accordance with national and local protocols.
- Assisting in interventional breast procedures such as core biopsies and
localisations, including preparation of equipment and patient support.
- Ensuring the safe and effective use of imaging equipment, identifying
faults, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Promoting and maintaining high standards of clinical practice,
professionalism, and patient care in line with NHS policies and radiation
safety regulations.
- Actively participating in training, professional development, staff
meetings, and sharing knowledge gained through courses to improve service
quality.
- Supervising junior staff and students, supporting multidisciplinary
teamwork, and contributing to service delivery through operational duties and
departmental collaboration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- BSc. Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Post-graduate certificate in mammography
- Evidence of CPD & experience as a radiographer within breast screening and symptomatic services
- Knowledge of NHSBSP guidelines for the practice of mammography, experience of QA procedure and processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- BSc. Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Post-graduate certificate in mammography
- Evidence of CPD & experience as a radiographer within breast screening and symptomatic services
- Knowledge of NHSBSP guidelines for the practice of mammography, experience of QA procedure and processes
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).
