Job summary
This is a training opportunity for radiographer to join the breast imaging team. If you are interested in undertaking additional post graduate training to become a mammographer, we would like to hear from you. Trainees will be band 5 until qualified with upgraded to band 6. This post is open to female applicants only*
Our screening programme serves a population of 82,000. Women are invited for breast cancer screening 3 yearly. Approximately 25,000 women between the ages of 50 and 70 are invited to be screened each year. The symptomatic breast service undertakes more than 6,000 mammograms per annum and is supported by our breast imaging team.
We have a mobile unit which provides mammography screening for women in outlying areas, which can be remote. You will be required to drive yourself to these sites (to include: Torpoint, Saltash, Callington, Liskeard, Launceston, Bude, Tavistock, Ivybridge and Kingsbridge). A city centre static unit provides screening for women living locally. In the Hospital Breast Unit we have two Siemens Mammography Machines, both with Tomographic capabilities, a Prone Stereotactic unit, and three Toshiba Ultrasound rooms.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the post graduate training as a mammographers in order to provide a clinical mammography service with images of diagnostic quality in a timely and professional manner
To contribute to the overall smooth running of the Breast Imaging Department by taking responsibility for specific, delegated duties and by identifying areas for improvement and development and bringing these to the attention of the Lead Radiographer.
To maintain high standards in Quality Assurance required by the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
To work at University Hospital Plymouth, the static screening site in Plymouth City Centre and on the mobile breast screening unit at various screening locations, which can be remote, within the screening area (including Torpoint, Saltash, Callington, Liskeard, Launceston, Bude, Tavistock, Ivybridge and Kingsbridge).
To work under the guidance of the Lead Radiographer Breast Imaging.
To supervise the Assistant Practitioners daily.
To supervise the Radiographer Helper/Support worker daily.
To supervise trainee Mammographers or student Radiographers
To drive to the screening locations as needed.
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
1. To undertake mammography examinations of diagnostic quality in the breast imaging department at Derriford Hospital, the Guildhall static screening unit and on the mobile mammography screening unit at the various sites across the outlying catchment area.
2. To undertake digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) examinations on patients/clients as required
3. To undertake contrast enhanced spectral mammography as required.
4. To provide the Consultant Radiologist/Radiographer, Advanced Practitioner or Registrar with x-ray guidance during breast interventional procedures.
5. To maintain competence in all breast x-ray examinations and interventional procedures, including biopsy and localisation.
6. To prepare equipment required for interventional procedures and to dispose of equipment safely following the procedure in line with Trust Policy.
7. To apply dressings to the patient following interventional procedures.
8. To maintain competence in the use of the core biopsy specimen x-ray machine.
9. To be mindful of the needs and concerns of the women attending for breast examination, and explain to them all procedures where appropriate.
10. To ensure all clients attending for breast screening have a positive experience ensuring they will reattend in the future.
For further details please see attached JD&PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To undertake mammography examinations of diagnostic quality in the breast imaging department at Derriford Hospital, the Guildhall static screening unit and on the mobile mammography screening unit at the various sites across the outlying catchment area.
2. To undertake digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) examinations on patients/clients as required
3. To undertake contrast enhanced spectral mammography as required.
4. To provide the Consultant Radiologist/Radiographer, Advanced Practitioner or Registrar with x-ray guidance during breast interventional procedures.
5. To maintain competence in all breast x-ray examinations and interventional procedures, including biopsy and localisation.
6. To prepare equipment required for interventional procedures and to dispose of equipment safely following the procedure in line with Trust Policy.
7. To apply dressings to the patient following interventional procedures.
8. To maintain competence in the use of the core biopsy specimen x-ray machine.
9. To be mindful of the needs and concerns of the women attending for breast examination, and explain to them all procedures where appropriate.
10. To ensure all clients attending for breast screening have a positive experience ensuring they will reattend in the future.
For further details please see attached JD&PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a radiographer/mammographer
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate of Competence in mammography or equivalent.
- State registered with Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience of mammographic examinations
- Computer literate
- Counselling skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a general radiographer.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Proven interpersonal skills especially verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to organise own workload but also to work as a member of the team
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a radiographer/mammographer
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate of Competence in mammography or equivalent.
- State registered with Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience of mammographic examinations
- Computer literate
- Counselling skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a general radiographer.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Proven interpersonal skills especially verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to organise own workload but also to work as a member of the team
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the 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).
