Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-SB047-A
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Radiographer for Mammography
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic Mammography certified trained radiographers for a 0.8WTE band 7 mammography radiographer post on the Chelsea site . Applicants will preferably have significant post graduate experience and mammography specific experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have post registration experience, a BSc in Radiography or equivalent, be HCPC state registered and hold the Post Graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective Diagnostic Imaging Service. She will liaise with the clinicians in charge of a patient, with ward and other departmental staff within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be required to work in the Rapid Diagnostic Assessment Centre (RDAC).
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
• To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service.
• To comply with accurate patient identification procedures.
• To perform imaging examinations within The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines.
• To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration.
• To have a good knowledge of and be able to apply responsibly departmental wound management techniques for post interventional procedures and to give advice on aftercare.
• To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination or interventional procedure. In particular to be sensitive to their fears/anxiety regarding an interventional procedure such as a biopsy and help the patient to overcome these so that the procedure may be performed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- State registration
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
- Post graduate experience in Mammography
- Post Graduate certificate in Mammography
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good organisation and communication
- Evidence of leadership and team building
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supervision of diagnostic radiographer staff in Mammography
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
- Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
- Evidence of working within a team
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
- Evidence of CPD in Mammography
- Innovative, challenging
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- L d' Costa
- Job title
- Breast Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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