Job summary
Bolton Breast Imaging is offering an exciting opportunity for radiographers with a postgraduate certificate in mammography to return to clinical practice. We seek professional, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team as mammographers. The service will support candidates in completing the HCPC return-to-practice program.
This role will be a Band 4 position during the program, progressing to Band 6 upon successful HCPC re-registration. Ideal candidates will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking, with excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. Strong attention to detail, empathy, and a commitment to service development are essential.
A tailored program of clinical supervision and formal study will be provided to meet HCPC requirements:
- 30 days of private study (self-directed)
- 20 days of formal study (partially supported)
- 10 days of clinical supervision (fully supported)
Weekly progress reviews will be conducted, with an expectation that candidates submit their completed HCPC evidence within three months of starting.
If you are eager to return to clinical practice and contribute to high-quality breast imaging services, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly. Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).
Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Imaging
Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offerwith good transport linksto M61 and M60but also close to beautiful countryside
Job description
Job responsibilities
ON SUCESSESSFUL RE-REGISTRATION WITH HCPC
- Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
- Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice
Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy
Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken
Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota
Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures
Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students
Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required
Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies
To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).
- To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
- Participate in service development initiatives
- Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
ON SUCESSESSFUL RE-REGISTRATION WITH HCPC
- Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
- Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice
Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy
Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken
Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota
Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures
Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students
Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required
Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies
To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).
- To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
- Participate in service development initiatives
- Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR
- Post graduate Certificate in Mammography
- Registered with HCPC Return to practice programme
- Personal indemnity insurance or membership of the Society of Radiographers
Experience
Essential
- Previous Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.
- Current evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of National Breast Screening Programme
- Knowledge of Symptomatic Breast Imaging Pathways
- Good communication skills
- Motivational skills
- Ability to work within a defined role.
- Good decision making skills
- Effective advocate for patients
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of audit
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Awareness of local and national research within breast imaging
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and confident in own ability
- Ability to maintain client/patient confidentiality
- Respected member of an existing team
- Effective time management
- Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR
- Post graduate Certificate in Mammography
- Registered with HCPC Return to practice programme
- Personal indemnity insurance or membership of the Society of Radiographers
Experience
Essential
- Previous Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.
- Current evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of National Breast Screening Programme
- Knowledge of Symptomatic Breast Imaging Pathways
- Good communication skills
- Motivational skills
- Ability to work within a defined role.
- Good decision making skills
- Effective advocate for patients
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of audit
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Awareness of local and national research within breast imaging
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and confident in own ability
- Ability to maintain client/patient confidentiality
- Respected member of an existing team
- Effective time management
- Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Good organisational skills
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).
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).
