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Job summary

Main area
Breast
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (pro rata pa)
Job ref
320-CDCS-3592
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
Will consider trainees who will commence on a Band 3
Closing
28/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
12/05/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Assistant Practitioner Breast

Band 4

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

To be an integral member of the Breast Team performing specified diagnostic examinations to ensure the highest standards of care and ‘right first time’. This is a clinical role.  The post holder will work in specified areas of the department only and be responsible to qualified Practitioners (Radiographers) for their actionsThe post holder will ensure that the patient experience is always at the forefront of their interactions with the client group and will promote and suggest ideas that would transform services to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Main duties of the job

To be able to use radiographic technique specific to area to acquire required diagnostic images according to protocols and own scope of practice.

To support the Imaging department in order to provide diagnostic imaging for all patient types which are included within own scope of practice.

To plan, organise and prioritise own patient workload.

To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed including the radiology computer system.

To follow policies and protocols as defined by the local work area, imaging directorate and Trust.

Training to a high standard to be able to produce Mammograms in the Breast Unit.

Will consider trainees who will commence on a Band 3.

Closing date of applications: 28 April 2025

Interview date: 12 May 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Assistant Practitioner at NVQ3 or BTEC level or equivalent academic qualifications specific to diagnostic imaging

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Radiographic knowledge specific to area of work
  • Up to date knowledge of radiographic issues and health policy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience within a Health Care setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience specific to diagnostic imaging departments

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
  • Ability to operate imaging equipment
  • Evidence organisational and logical thinking processes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elaine Lewis
Job title
Superintendent Mammographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
013322785982
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