Apprentice Associate Mammographer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

A full-time training post has become available at the West of London Breast Screening Service (WoLBSS) which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, an academic health science centre (AHSC). This is an opportunity to work in one of the largest breast screening and symptomatic units in England, where you can make a worthwhile contribution in a warm and friendly environment. The Breast Unit regularly participates in research, and actively encourages CPD and collaborative team working.The successful applicant will take the Apprenticeship course, and once this has been successfully gained will be a Band 4 Associate Practitioner. Applicants must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and must have the English and Maths pre-requisites for the Apprenticeship course.

WoLBSS provides services to women registered with GPs in Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster and Hillingdon. The service is based at Charing Cross Hospital and has remote static sites located at Charing Cross Hospital, the Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, St Mary's Hospital, Uxbridge Health Centre and Hanwell Health Centre. This post necessitates travel across this area. All sites use digital mammography equipment and the service is proudly one of the first in the country to pilot paperlite screening.

Please note that all short-listed applicants will be contacted by e-mail and applicants are advised to check their NHS Jobs e-mail accounts regularly.

Main duties of the job

  • To complete the Associate Practitioner Apprenticeship in mammograph
  • To work towards being able to carry out routine mammography examinations of a very high standard that are adequate for radiological interpretation in 97% of cases
  • To provide an excellent standard of care to women at all times
  • To perform regular Quality Assurance tests on the X-ray equipment and ensure that the results are accurately logged; to inform the Senior Radiographer or Quality Assurance Radiographer immediately of any results that are outside agreed parameters
  • To assist radiographers and radiologists in all areas of the breast service as required
  • To work within the Radiographic Healthcare Assistants team as required

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £33,116 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1411

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable

  • Any other health related qualification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Commitment to undertake continuous academic and practical training to achieve and maintain occupational standards for mammography
  • Ability to acquire and apply technical and practical skills
  • To understand the significance of confidentiality
  • Ability and willingness to travel to static sites
  • To demonstrate an interest in women's health issues

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of working in the NHS or a care environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a Radiographic team
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable

  • Any other health related qualification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Commitment to undertake continuous academic and practical training to achieve and maintain occupational standards for mammography
  • Ability to acquire and apply technical and practical skills
  • To understand the significance of confidentiality
  • Ability and willingness to travel to static sites
  • To demonstrate an interest in women's health issues

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of working in the NHS or a care environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a Radiographic team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Radiographer

Deputy Superintendent Radiographer

imperial.breastdsr@nhs.net

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £33,116 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1411

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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