Senior Radiographer (Mammography and Generals)
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Job summary
Hereford County Hospital is a busy district general hospital serving the population of Herefordshire, Powys and parts of Shropshire. We currently have vacancies within our team in Radiology for an experienced mammographer to join our friendly team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a symptomatic breast service whilst also maintaining plain film radiography skills. Come and join our friendly team, we are happy to discuss flexible ways of working.
The Radiology department in Hereford has undergone significant changes over the last 6 years since entering into a partnership with Philips and you will have the opportunity to work with up to date technology. We are currently in the planning stages for the replacement of our mammography unit in the coming year.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in 2025 in Hereford.
The Community Diagnostic Centre will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information.
Successful candidates will work at the Hereford County Hospital site initially and then in rotation between the hospital site and our CDC site which will open in 2025.
Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Leah Hughes (Operational Clinical Lead Radiographer) on 01432 364450
Main duties of the job
As a competent and professional Mammographer you will be working in the symptomatic breast service along with the multidisciplinary team.
A mammographer is expected to produce high quality images in a safe and caring manner. It necessitates working within a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care.
To assist in the provision and delivery of a mammography service to the women of Herefordshire.
To undertake mammography in a symptomatic breast service and the associated follow ups.
To participate in the provision of radiographic support in assessment clinics and pre-operative procedures.
The department is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD.
In addition to holding the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or relevant Radiography Degree, you must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Award in Mammography or Certificate of Competence in Mammography from the College of Radiographers.
To undertake diagnostic imaging as requested by senior staff and rotate through general x-ray department to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
To take part in the general management of the day to day running of the whole department including service re-design and development of the Radiology Department.
To take part in the 24/7 provision for the Radiology department
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Details
Date posted
29 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
229-CS-6082364
Job locations
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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