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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties

• To work within a multidisciplinary breast service performing mammographic images on symptomatic patients.
• To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard that meets quality assurance guidelines for mammography (NHSBSP).
• Analyse quality of own and colleague mammograms daily and make appropriate adjustments or actions.
• To be a fully participating member of the multidisciplinary breast team including attending MDT meetings.
• To provide data required in preparation for MDT meetings
• Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow.
• Perform and be proficient in post-surgery follow-up mammography.
• Carry out localising technique for wire guided stereotactic placement and vacuum biopsies.
• To perform surveillance mammography for family history patients.
• To perform mammographic imaging for post wire placements for ultrasound and stereotactic procedures.
• To perform imaging of core biopsy, theatre specimens and sliced specimens for Pathology.
• To perform 3D tomosynthesis imaging.
• To use relevant specialist knowledge, clinical experience and departmental protocols to select appropriate radiographic projections.
• To be able to critically appraise quality standards to ensure high quality diagnostic service through self-assessment and peer review process.
• To be able to work in physically challenging environment, performing repetitive and strenuous movements required for mammography.
• To be able to work under pressure and to produce mammograms of optimum diagnostic value, maintaining a quality experience for clients while adhering to time constraints.
• Take responsibility for documentation of clinical history and using judgement based on knowledge and skills to record and highlight any significant clinical abnormalities.
• To ensure IPC, equipment cleaning, and sharps disposal processes are adhered to.
• To perform all duties and adhere to Trust and department polices, protocols and procedures.
• To participate in the orientation and induction of newly appointed staff. To be able to supervise student mammographers, student radiographers and radiography support workers.

• To report any incident involving patients, staff, and visitors to the line manager or RPS.
• To attend to the health and safety and security of patients, staff and visitors at all times.

Quality Assurance

• To perform regular QA tests on the mammography equipment according to local rules.
• To follow and comply with all departmental protocols, national QA guidance and operate within safe working practices.

Patient Care /Communication

• To maintain a high standard of care through appropriate use of interpersonal skills and knowledge.
• Be able to communicate effectively with clients, relatives, careers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure that individuals are prepared for any examinations they undergo.
• To accurately and legibly update clinical records in a timely manner.
• To act in a professional and sensitive manner whilst performing mammography
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations.
• To reassure and appropriately communicate with patients who are nervous, anxious, cultural barriers and those who have learning and/or physical difficulties.
• To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust Polices and legislation
• To effectively communicate using verbal and non-verbal skills where barriers to effective communication are present and adapt radiographic techniques accordingly.
• To assist and support the patient through all aspects of mammography and procedures associated with mammography, including bleed management and dressing biopsy wounds.
• To perform all mammography with adherence to IR(ME)R.
• To know and uphold IR(MER) regulations and local rules pertaining to ionising radiation and justification of requests.

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision.
• CPD training and further training as may be considered necessary to fulfil the professional role
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene expected by the Trust.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.