Job summary
To undertake and complete a year's training programme in mammography in preparation for working at a Band 6 level where this is not held already.To ensure that the highest standards of patient care and breast imaging aredelivered within the resources available to the department.
To work closely with other professionals within the clinical team to ensure that the Breast Imaging service is of the highest standard possible.To provide imaging for both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Breast Symptomatic Service
The Hologic Dimension equipment in the department is fully equipped with tomosynthesis, both of the machines are also able to support stereotaxis and tomo biopsy as well. This ensures we have maximum flexibility in the provision of our service. We have also been blessed with the Brevera biopsy system enabling us to image specimens for calcification as the procedure is undertaken. This enables us to complete the procedure more quickly and to inform pathology which sampleshave the calcifications in.
We undertake the majority of our localisations using Magseeds thereby reducing the length of time that our patients need to be at the hospital on the day of their surgery. As a consequence of this theatres are more efficientleading to acost saving for the hospital as a whole.
We are committed to putting patient care first and are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our values and our passion for delivering quality care.
Main duties of the job
To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services
To perform additional views as required for localising lesions for assessment.
To assist and the radiologist / advanced practitioner during needlebiopsy procedures and stereos ensuring correct procedures are followed
To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust.
About us
Situated on the east coast The James Paget University Hospital is close to sandy beaches, open countryside and the beautiful Norfolk Broads. We are able to walk to the sandy beaches of Gorleston, get an ice cream and back all in a lunch hour! It is within easy access to the fine city of Norwich which has excellent shopping, night life, and good road and rail links to London. The local area provides a wide range of affordable accommodation making this an attractive place to live.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services
To perform additional views as required for localising lesions for assessment.
To assist and the radiologist / advanced practitioner during needlebiopsy procedures, stereos ensuring correct procedures are followed.
To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust.
To act as a role model.
To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required.
To be able to rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient occasionally in the screening environment but especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions where there are raised expectations of a diagnosis of breast cancer
To take responsibility for own actions whilst working alone but integrate into an efficient working team when required.
Our radiographers are fully involved in the patient pathway enabling us to provide continuous patient care. It also enables our staff to work closely with our radiologists providing a solid ground for future advanced practice.
You could be working on the screening van in the community, screening in the hospital setting, imaging patients who have concerns with their breast health (symptomatic service), imaging women called back from breast screening and supporting women undergoing biopsies. All in one week!
Have good understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines andquality standards to work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services
To perform additional views as required for localising lesions for assessment.
To assist and the radiologist / advanced practitioner during needlebiopsy procedures, stereos ensuring correct procedures are followed.
To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust.
To act as a role model.
To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required.
To be able to rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient occasionally in the screening environment but especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions where there are raised expectations of a diagnosis of breast cancer
To take responsibility for own actions whilst working alone but integrate into an efficient working team when required.
Our radiographers are fully involved in the patient pathway enabling us to provide continuous patient care. It also enables our staff to work closely with our radiologists providing a solid ground for future advanced practice.
You could be working on the screening van in the community, screening in the hospital setting, imaging patients who have concerns with their breast health (symptomatic service), imaging women called back from breast screening and supporting women undergoing biopsies. All in one week!
Have good understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines andquality standards to work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures.
Person Specification
Required Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography / Diploma of the College of Radiographers
Desirable
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography / Post Graduate Award in Mammography
Required Skills
Essential
Enthusiasm
Essential
- Evidence of desire to work at James Paget
- Evidence of desire to work in Breast Imaging
Person Specification
Required Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography / Diploma of the College of Radiographers
Desirable
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography / Post Graduate Award in Mammography
Required Skills
Essential
Enthusiasm
Essential
- Evidence of desire to work at James Paget
- Evidence of desire to work in Breast Imaging
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
