Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer or Radiographer/Radiotherapist wishing to train as a mammographer (B6), to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme.
Screening and symptomatic services are offered at the Macclesfield Breast screening centre, with 2 Siemens digital mammography sets, one with stereo/tomosynthesis attachment and the other tomosynthesis.
Mobile screening in Stockport is provided on a mobile van with Siemens digital mammography.
37.5 Hours per week
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the National HealthBreast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Symptomatic Service for EastCheshire NHS Trust Breast Multidisciplinary Team.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk .
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced without Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHSBSP
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
Desirable
- Experience of Academic study at Post Graduate level
- Experience of working within: Breast clinics, Breast stereotactic procedures, Breast Ultrasound Clinics
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Ability to perform high volume quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
- Act as role model or mentor
- To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
- Ability to work autonomously.
Specific job requirements
Essential
- Working with patients who are distressed and anxious.
- Good health and attendance record
- Moving and handling of patients
Desirable
- Desire to promote the aims of the NHSBSP
- Desire to improve Breast Services within the Trust
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- DCR ( R ) or BSc Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Society of Radiographers-Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Certificate Mammography Principles and Practise
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Oncology knowledge
- Attendance at Study Days
- Involvement with Quality Assurance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHSBSP
- Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics.
Desirable
- Experience of Academic study at Post Graduate level
- Experience of working within: Breast clinics, Breast stereotactic procedures, Breast Ultrasound Clinics
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Ability to perform high volume quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
- Act as role model or mentor
- To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
- Ability to work autonomously.
Specific job requirements
Essential
- Working with patients who are distressed and anxious.
- Good health and attendance record
- Moving and handling of patients
Desirable
- Desire to promote the aims of the NHSBSP
- Desire to improve Breast Services within the Trust
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- DCR ( R ) or BSc Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Society of Radiographers-Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Certificate Mammography Principles and Practise
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Oncology knowledge
- Attendance at Study Days
- Involvement with Quality Assurance
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).
