Job summary
A full-time post has become vacant at the West of London Breast Screening Service which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, an academic health science centre (AHSC) and the largest trust in the country. The mission of the trust is to provide world class healthcare for our patients, through excellence in research, education and training. This is an opportunity to work in one of the largest breast screening units in England where you can make a worthwhile contribution in a warm and friendly environment.
Applications are invited from Radiographers holding the post graduate certificate in Mammography (UK).
The West of London Breast Screening Service 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 static sites located at Charing Cross Hospital, Ealing 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.
This busy service provides the opportunity to work on a rotational basis in our 5 screening clinics as well as our assessment and symptomatic clinic based at Charing Cross Hospital. The successful applicant will work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, undertaking screening and symptomatic radiographic imaging, across the full range of screening and symptomatic sites.
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered, under Section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of radiography, teamwork and patient care for screening and symptomatic breast services.
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. Please talk to us at interview.
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/ Qualifications
Essential
- Current HPC registration
- Postgraduate award or Certificate of Competence in Mammography or appropriate experience
Desirable
- Up to date CPD folder with relevant mammography evidence
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience
- Must be able to demonstrate understanding & knowledge of current techniques and equipment
Desirable
- To have relevant experience
- Involvement in Quality Management Systems
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Be able to perform screening mammography within a specified time constraint
- Team working
- Organisational ability
- IT literate
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Knowledge of breast disease and the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Knowledge of EXCEL
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Current HPC registration
- Postgraduate award or Certificate of Competence in Mammography or appropriate experience
Desirable
- Up to date CPD folder with relevant mammography evidence
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience
- Must be able to demonstrate understanding & knowledge of current techniques and equipment
Desirable
- To have relevant experience
- Involvement in Quality Management Systems
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Be able to perform screening mammography within a specified time constraint
- Team working
- Organisational ability
- IT literate
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Knowledge of breast disease and the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Knowledge of EXCEL
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).
