Radiographer/Mammographer

Job responsibilities

Knowledge skills and experience required:

Degree or equivalent in Radiography

Post graduate Certificate in Mammography.

2 years experience in mammography, preferably including symptomaticone-stop or fast-track clinics.

Registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) andknowledge of HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Good team working skills.

Good communication skills.

Clinical/Professional/Technical

To work within the breast team and contribute to the delivery of a highquality service.

Work as part of the mammography multidisciplinary team providing aprofessional service of the highest quality in line with the standards andguidelines set out by the NHSBSP.

Work within the mammography team using acquired skills, knowledge and experience to assess own images and carry out specialist techniqueswhere necessary and adapting technique to suit patient needs.

Participate in both booked surveillance mammography sessions and fast-track/one-stop new patient clinics, taking mammograms and assistingultrasound procedures, including but not exclusively, biopsies, FNAs andwire insertions.

Participate in the mammography equipment Quality Assurance (QA)programme.

To set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implementchanges where necessary to improve care.

To assist and advise trainee mammographers where necessary.

To ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest developments inradiography and mammography and instigate change in liaison withModality Leads and Service Manager in line with developments.

To be willing to work flexibly between sites to ensure service delivery.

To be willing to work extended or weekend hours to ensure servicedelivery.

To maintain clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready forimmediate use.

To be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures formammography.

Ensure all information is up to date and relevant to the individual patient. If not, to update information where applicable.

To maintain stock levels.

Managerial

Co-ordinate own daily workload during surveillance sessions and work as a team in a one stop clinic.

Maintain patient records

Attend meetings as required

Communicate patient information for meetings and ensure outcomesfollowed up as a result of the meetings.

In the absence of the Modality Lead:

• Lead and take an active part in mammography imaging clinics,
• Liaise with the equipment manufacturers with reference tobreakdowns/faults.

Education/Development/Training

To attend all training opportunities.

To actively be involved with the training of aides, assistant practitioners and trainee mammographers.

To participate in team, professional and personal development activitiesand promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments andtechnology and maintain an individual CPD portfolio.

To assist, advise and teach junior radiographers and support stafftechniques and procedures as required and be involved in theformative/summative assessment for graduate and adaption students.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, Health & Safety)

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety,Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR.

To participate in mammography clinical audit as required.

To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relatingto the Trust and Radiology/Mammography Department

Review mistakes, incidents, near misses, complaints and successes topromote performance for self and patients.

To ensure that confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act inrelation to own practice is maintained.

To ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme ismaintained, reporting any issues to the service manager.

Communication

Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to ensurepatient co-operation and understanding during mammographic imaging.

Effectively communicate with patients, carers and relatives within theboundaries of information governance.

To liaise with all staff members appropriately and with specific reference to professional and personal development activities.

Promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

To liaise with wards, departments, clinicians, Breast Care Nurses, clericaland support staff.

Liaise with radiology call centre to ensure the appointments system isoptimised ensuring full utilisation of human and equipment resources.

Advise and liaise with staff within the Trust the wider area for examinations and results if required in respect of patient care.

Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (Paper and Computerised).

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSC in Radiology
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
• State Registered

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration
• Current Band 6 for more than 2 years
• Working in mammography for more than 2 years

Desirable

• Experience in managing daily workload

Skills

Essential

• High quality clinical skills in mammography
• Ability to work in busy environment managing the workload
• Able to undertake QA tests for all equipment
• Good communication skills
• Articulate, able to communicate with Consultants, Radiologists and all other staff within department
• Ability to liaise with consultants/ward staff within Trust
• Knowledge of IRMER and ionising radiation regulations
• Proven organisational skills in post e.g. covering sick leave, holiday etc.
• Desire to extend role
• Keen to learn and willingness to keep up to date

Desirable

• Potential to demonstrate leadership skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• Knowledge of working in more than one organisation
• Analytical skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team member - ability to lead
• Calm under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Methodical
• Positive/tolerant outlook
• Responsive to positive change
• Shows initiative
• Progressive
• Able to accept and give structured criticism to all staff
• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate
• Motivate others
• Work single handed
• Able to implement new ideas to benefit the patient and working environment

Desirable

• Lateral thinker
• Looks at the 'big picture'

Other

Essential

• Able to work extra when required to service demands
• Willing to work to suit workload
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Active
• Good Physical Health
• No recurring illness
• Must be able to work across all sites

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).