Job summary
Employer heading
Mammographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Our breast screening programme is one of the largest in the East Midlands and one of the largest in England. Our Breast Screening population is 160,000. In addition to the screening activity our symptomatic and surveillance demand is approximately 17,000 per year. We are a centre that is actively involved in clinical trials and have successfully secured Tomosynthesis along with Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography.
The successful applicant will need to have a passion for working to the highest standard to join our dedicated and highly trained team.
You will need to be motivated, passionate, and able to work as part of a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality mammographic service, including screening and the symptomatic breast clinics, to the women of Leicestershire and Rutland adhering to the NHSBSP guidelines including monitoring of the equipment and quality standards.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To prepare all mammographic equipment prior to using to ensure that equipment is working correctly and safely following agreed protocols
Ensure that women attending for Breast Imaging are interviewed in the appropriate manner displaying an encouraging attitude to breast imaging and that women are supported and guided through the mammographic process.
Manage the mammographic workflow
Assist in the development of systems of work including operational policies and procedures
To initiate and make recommendations towards changes in clinical practice for new ways of working.
To adhere to the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Radiographers and maintain high standards of clinical expertise in all aspects of Breast Imaging.
To keep abreast of modern imaging techniques by further appropriate training and to be responsible for their Continuous Professional Development
To adhere to all Local Rules, Ionising Radiation Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Procedures, including prompt reporting of accidents, equipment faults and untoward incidents and any other new policies and procedures.
To act as a supervisor / mentor to students and junior members of staff as required.
Any other duties as required following discussion with departmental manager
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Certificate of Competence/ post graduate award in Mammography
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of current mammography equipment and techniques
- Knowledge of quality assurance and control
Desirable criteria
- Experience o NHS breast screening programme
Communication
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to communicate easily and effectively with staff and clients, in particular empathise with distressed women recalled to assessment
- Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstanding
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shirley Oliver
- Job title
- Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2502514
- Additional information
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