Advanced Practitioner in Breast Diagnostics

Job summary

We are looking for experienced Radiographers that have acquired skills in advanced practice. In addition to having a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, you would have attained the Postgraduate Award in Mammographic practice and a Post Graduate qualification in Breast Invention.

The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking a range of duties to support the breast screening and symptomatic service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. Other activities will be required to support the service including screening mammography related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). We are looking for candidates with strong leadership with a 'can do' attitude, with the flexibility to meet our service demands.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to have specialist knowledge in Mammography and will work at an Advanced Practice level. Work will include undertaking symptomatic and screening mammography, image interpretation according to local and national protocols, stereotactic biopsies, Vacuum Extractions and Excisions and wire, clip, and seed localisations. Screening mammography will also be required according to service need.Duties will be undertaken flexibly in the week and some Saturday working will be required.

The post-holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team based at the Coventry and Warwickshire Breast Screening Unit, undertaking mammography examinations related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging referrals.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.