Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Breast Imaging
- Gradd
- Band 5 / 6 [Band 5 Subject to AfC Banding]
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 241-400DS-24-A
- Cyflogwr
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Tref
- Bolton
- Cyflog
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum [Band 5 £28,407 - £34,581 or Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618]
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 23/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Mammographer
Band 5 / 6 [Band 5 Subject to AfC Banding]
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer or Trainee Mammographer. Training Posts will be at band 5 (subject to AfC Banding) with uplift to band 6 on completion of required qualification.
We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic female* Mammographers or Radiographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service
The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking with excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential. Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.
If you are a qualified radiographer, this opportunity allows you to train in mammography by completing the PG Cert in Mammography Practice.
Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.
The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB’s and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department’s quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly. Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).
Previous applicants need not apply.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).
Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Unit.
Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offer with good transport links to M61 and M60 but also close to beautiful countryside.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
· Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
· Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
· Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice
· Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy
· Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
· Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
· Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken
· Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota
· Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures
· Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students
· Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required
· Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies
· To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).
- To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
- Participate in service development initiatives
- Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- HCPC Registered
Meini prawf dymunol
- Willingness to undertake PG Certificate
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.
- Post qualification radiography experience.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017
Meini prawf dymunol
- Understanding of breast services
- Mammography experience post qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Computer Literate
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good decision making skills skills.
- Motivational skills.
- Counselling skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit
- Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS
- Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Self motivated and confident in own ability
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Liz Read
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Radiographer - Breast Imaging
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01204 390589
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
or Claire Sherratt -Deputy Lead Mammographer Telephone: 01204 487687
Rhestr swyddi gyda Bolton NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector