Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time or part time fully qualified Mammographer in the Breast Unit.
Applicants wishing to train to achieve the College of Radiographer's Postgraduate Award in Mammography are encouraged to apply and will be supported to achieve this.
Youwill be actively involved in the National Breast Screening Programme as well as the symptomatic service, and will be part of new developments and innovations within the specialty. You will be expected to work at both King's Mill and Newark hospitals.
The role will include delivering a high standard of mammography, self-assessment of image quality, participation in assessment and symptomatic clinics and supporting other clinical colleagues.
Youmust be currently registered with HCPC and have a Radiography degree or DCRR.
Main duties of the job
To perform Breast Imaging (screening and symptomatic) in accordance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017and the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017, the Local Rules and departmental protocols. Ensuring that all the recommendations of the N.H.S.B.S.P. for quality control are observed and monitored
To maintain a high standard of quality in providing a Radiology service to support patients, professionals and the Trust in achieving their goals and targets.
To produce high quality patient information for the Trust to enable maximum use of resources, and to support service level agreements and planning of future services.
About us
We are the main acute hospital Trust providing high quality healthcare services for people in and around Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, and Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire (a surrounding population of 418,000), within a 650 bedded Trust based on three sites, employing approx 5000 staff
The Radiology Service operates across all 3 sites, Kings Mill Hospital, Newark Hospital and Mansfield Community Hospital providing a comprehensive x-ray service to patients, including imaging modalities e.g. Nuclear Medicine, CT, Ultrasound and MRI.
The department has offers the full range of radiological diagnostic services with an annual activity of nearly 300,000 examinations.
You will be based at King's Mill Hospital, but occasional travel to Newark .
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a high standard of radiographic technique when performing Breast Imaging whilst observing the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 and the Local Rules.
- Communicate effectively in an appropriate manner, complex information to patients, relatives and staff concerning radiological examinations, to ensure that patients are adequately informed, are able to consent to the examination and are able to ask questions or raise concerns.
- Communicate with external MDT teams and professionals to ensure high standards of patient care and an efficient service.
- Deliver and maintain a high quality service, by adherence to the National Health service Breast Screening Programme (national and regional ) Quality Assurance Standard Guidelines, and by updating skills and knowledge on a continuing basis and maintaining a Personal Development Portfolio.
To understand the role in more detail, please see attached copy of job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a high standard of radiographic technique when performing Breast Imaging whilst observing the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 and the Local Rules.
- Communicate effectively in an appropriate manner, complex information to patients, relatives and staff concerning radiological examinations, to ensure that patients are adequately informed, are able to consent to the examination and are able to ask questions or raise concerns.
- Communicate with external MDT teams and professionals to ensure high standards of patient care and an efficient service.
- Deliver and maintain a high quality service, by adherence to the National Health service Breast Screening Programme (national and regional ) Quality Assurance Standard Guidelines, and by updating skills and knowledge on a continuing basis and maintaining a Personal Development Portfolio.
To understand the role in more detail, please see attached copy of job description and person specification
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
- Knowledge of NHS Breast screening program
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) Radiography HCPC registration Post graduate qualification at M level
Desirable
- Evidence of further study
Further Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience at band 5, including evidence of competencies
- Broad experience in general radiography as a radiographer to include A&E, orthopaedic and theatre work.
- This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To work at Newark when required to support the one-stop service
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
- Knowledge of NHS Breast screening program
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) Radiography HCPC registration Post graduate qualification at M level
Desirable
- Evidence of further study
Further Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience at band 5, including evidence of competencies
- Broad experience in general radiography as a radiographer to include A&E, orthopaedic and theatre work.
- This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To work at Newark when required to support the one-stop service
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).
