Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ON  SUCESSESSFUL RE-REGISTRATION WITH HCPC

•         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