Job summary
**Previous Applicants need not apply**
The Great Western Hospital are currently looking to expand their Mammography department to support with the current demand. The department has recently invested in developing their current facilities with the addition of a new Mammography room.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established HCPC registered Mammographer with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which will include a 5% recruitment and retention premium until October 2023. Bank opportunities also available.
This is very exciting opportunity to join the Mammography team if you would like to find out more please get in touch with Rebecca Williams on 01793 604225.
Main duties of the job
The Mammography Department undertakes approximately 20,000 examinations a year between screening and symptomatic. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda in line with NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening Programme) standards. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.
As part of your role you will be working as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements. We regularly train advanced practitioners and encourage our staff to undertake audits and engage in writing posters with a view to attending the Symposium Mammographicum where possible.
About us
Our Values
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Job
This post is for a qualified Mammographer with experience of working in a breast unit. The role encompasses working both at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the services two mobile units which travel around Wiltshire on a three year round plan. The post holder will be expected to carry out routine breast screening and the more specialist mammographic examinations required in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is that of a senior grade and so duties will encompass some managerial and supervisory tasks.
The standard post will be either full time (37.5 hours per week) principally within 8:00-5.00 normal working hours but you will be expected to cover some limited evening and weekend work.
Please see the attached job description for duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Job
This post is for a qualified Mammographer with experience of working in a breast unit. The role encompasses working both at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the services two mobile units which travel around Wiltshire on a three year round plan. The post holder will be expected to carry out routine breast screening and the more specialist mammographic examinations required in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is that of a senior grade and so duties will encompass some managerial and supervisory tasks.
The standard post will be either full time (37.5 hours per week) principally within 8:00-5.00 normal working hours but you will be expected to cover some limited evening and weekend work.
Please see the attached job description for duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE
- Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and post graduate study to achieve certificate.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging.
- Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
Desirable
- In depth experience of breast imaging
Knowledge
Essential
- Good customer service skills
- Good Computer skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Able to deal with complex, sensitive or contentious issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE
- Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and post graduate study to achieve certificate.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging.
- Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
Desirable
- In depth experience of breast imaging
Knowledge
Essential
- Good customer service skills
- Good Computer skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Able to deal with complex, sensitive or contentious issues
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).
