Job summary
We are looking for experienced appropriately qualified Radiographer with breast interventional practice or willingness to train. You will undertake interventional x-ray guided vacuum/core biopsy +/- vacuum excision procedures under indirect supervision. Consent the patient for the biopsy/excision procedure. Take an active role in QI activity, QMS, audit and departmental management in line with the expectations and responsibility of a Band 7 role. Contribute to the overall smooth running of the Breast Imaging Department by taking responsibility for delegated duties and identifying areas for improvement and development bringing these to the attention of the Lead. Work at University Hospitals Plymouth, the static site in Plymouth City Centre and on the mobile unit at various screening locations, which can be remote, within the screening catchment area (to include: Torpoint, Saltash, Liskeard, Launceston, Bude, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge).
This post is open to female applicants only. A genuine occupational qualification applies to this post under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore it is restricted to female applicants only (ref NHS BSP).
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
Independently perform x-ray guided stereotactic procedures (vacuum assisted biopsy and 14G core biopsy +/- vacuum excision) under agreed protocols.
Obtain the client/patient's consent for the interventional procedure in line with the Trust consent policy prior to the procedure.
Sufficiently resilient to cope with independent working.
Work with indirect supervision during stereotactic intervention sessions, with most of the session not requiring input or advice from another health professional.
Work within own limitations and know when to seek advice.
Communicate with patients explaining the procedure gaining their co-operation.
Label samples and appropriately fill in histology request forms.
To write a full and accurate report on CRIS for the interventional procedures performed, ensuring all relevant details are included.
Attend breast MDT at least monthly
Annually audit your interventional work and present to the Director of Screening, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and acceptable complication rate.
Reflect on your practice.
Participate in other intervention-related audit and patient/client surveys.
Take an active role in general QI activity, QMS, audit and departmental management in line with the responsibility of a Band 7 role.
Work under the guidance of the Lead Radiographer Breast Imaging for mammography, and under the guidance of the Director of Breast Screening for interventional issues.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently perform x-ray guided stereotactic procedures (vacuum assisted biopsy and 14G core biopsy +/- vacuum excision) under agreed protocols.
To obtain the client/patients consent for the interventional procedure in line with the Trust consent policy prior to the procedure.
To be sufficiently resilient to cope with independent working.
To work with indirect supervision only during stereotactic intervention sessions, with most of the session not requiring intervention or advice from another health professional.
To be aware of and work within your own limitations and know when to ask for advice/assistance.
To communicate with clients/patients explaining the procedure and to gain their co-operation.
To label samples and appropriately fill in histology request forms to required standards.
To write a full and accurate imaging report on CRIS for the interventional procedures you perform, ensuring all relevant details are included.
To regularly attend breast MDT when your cases are to be discussed (at least monthly).
To annually audit your interventional work and present to the Director of Screening, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and acceptable complication rate is maintained.
To reflect on your practice and discuss at appraisal.
To participate in other intervention-related audit and patient/client surveys.
To take an active role in general quality improvement activity, QMS, audit and departmental management in line with the expectations and responsibility of a Band 7 role.
To work under the guidance of the Lead Radiographer Breast Imaging for mammography, and under the guidance of the Director of Breast Screening for interventional issues.
To supervise, be proactive and advise the Assistant Practitioners daily.
To supervise the Imaging HCA staff daily.
To supervise trainee Mammographers or Student Radiographers daily.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently perform x-ray guided stereotactic procedures (vacuum assisted biopsy and 14G core biopsy +/- vacuum excision) under agreed protocols.
To obtain the client/patients consent for the interventional procedure in line with the Trust consent policy prior to the procedure.
To be sufficiently resilient to cope with independent working.
To work with indirect supervision only during stereotactic intervention sessions, with most of the session not requiring intervention or advice from another health professional.
To be aware of and work within your own limitations and know when to ask for advice/assistance.
To communicate with clients/patients explaining the procedure and to gain their co-operation.
To label samples and appropriately fill in histology request forms to required standards.
To write a full and accurate imaging report on CRIS for the interventional procedures you perform, ensuring all relevant details are included.
To regularly attend breast MDT when your cases are to be discussed (at least monthly).
To annually audit your interventional work and present to the Director of Screening, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and acceptable complication rate is maintained.
To reflect on your practice and discuss at appraisal.
To participate in other intervention-related audit and patient/client surveys.
To take an active role in general quality improvement activity, QMS, audit and departmental management in line with the expectations and responsibility of a Band 7 role.
To work under the guidance of the Lead Radiographer Breast Imaging for mammography, and under the guidance of the Director of Breast Screening for interventional issues.
To supervise, be proactive and advise the Assistant Practitioners daily.
To supervise the Imaging HCA staff daily.
To supervise trainee Mammographers or Student Radiographers daily.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad, general medical imaging background and current, specialist proven knowledge of mammography and with a sustained record of technical excellence.
- Ability to demonstrate significant experience as a Breast Screening Radiographer.
- Demonstrable experience in undertaking prone table and upright core biopsy procedures as a Radiographic Operator.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD and update courses attended.
Desirable
- Extensive demonstrable experience within a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- Be prepared to undertake Breast Interventional Technique academic module at Masters level.
- HPC registration
- Good understanding of breast abnormalities on image interpretation.
Desirable
- Hold a Mammography Image Interpretation and Reporting post-graduate qualification
- Hold a Breast Interventional Technique academic module at Masters level
- Ability to demonstrate significant experience as a general Radiographer.
- Computer literate ECDL
- Demonstrable mentoring experience
- Counselling skills
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisational skills
- Proven ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Good people skills, empathy with clients.
- Proven ability to organise own workload but also to work as a member of the team
- Meticulous radiographic technique
- Capable of working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to think laterally and to provide alternative solutions to a problem
Disposition/Aptitude/Motivation
Essential
- Team worker
- Able to work well within a busy environment
- Sets high standards.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative when required.
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- To be sufficiently resilient to cope with independent working and clinical decision making.
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Ability and commitment to undertake interventional training at Masters' level.
- Car owner or access to a car.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad, general medical imaging background and current, specialist proven knowledge of mammography and with a sustained record of technical excellence.
- Ability to demonstrate significant experience as a Breast Screening Radiographer.
- Demonstrable experience in undertaking prone table and upright core biopsy procedures as a Radiographic Operator.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD and update courses attended.
Desirable
- Extensive demonstrable experience within a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate of Competence in Mammography
- Be prepared to undertake Breast Interventional Technique academic module at Masters level.
- HPC registration
- Good understanding of breast abnormalities on image interpretation.
Desirable
- Hold a Mammography Image Interpretation and Reporting post-graduate qualification
- Hold a Breast Interventional Technique academic module at Masters level
- Ability to demonstrate significant experience as a general Radiographer.
- Computer literate ECDL
- Demonstrable mentoring experience
- Counselling skills
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisational skills
- Proven ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Good people skills, empathy with clients.
- Proven ability to organise own workload but also to work as a member of the team
- Meticulous radiographic technique
- Capable of working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to think laterally and to provide alternative solutions to a problem
Disposition/Aptitude/Motivation
Essential
- Team worker
- Able to work well within a busy environment
- Sets high standards.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative when required.
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- To be sufficiently resilient to cope with independent working and clinical decision making.
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Ability and commitment to undertake interventional training at Masters' level.
- Car owner or access to a car.
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
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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).
