University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Specialist Radiographer - Mammography

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Qualified Mammographers to join our team.

Trainee Mammographers welcome to apply - We will accept applications Diagnostic Radiographers looking to specialise in Mammography and are willing to complete the Pg Cert in Mammography.

Trainee Mammographers will be paid trainee salary:Pay will beAnnexU/21:

  • Year 1- 60% of the top of a Band 6
  • Year 2 - 65% of the top of a Band 6
  • Year 3 - 70% of the top of a Band 6
  • Year 4 - 75% of the top of a Band 6

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Due to the current national guidance on Health Promotion within Breast Screening, this opportunity is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Equality Act 2010 (and an equality impact assessment has been completed).

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L3180324-B

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

We provide both a well-woman screening service (NHSBSP) and a busy symptomatic imaging service. The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service invites around 117,000 women every three years for screening. The service has two mobile units, as well as three static sites at:

- Royal Lancaster Infirmary

- Westmorland General Hospital

- Furness General Hospital

- Mobile Screening Van which rotates around the Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham and Poulton le Fylde region.

Successful candidates will travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria in close proximity of the scenic Lake District.

We are well equipped with new GE Pristina and 3D Mammography sets, with stereotactic biopsy capabilities.

Whilst the role would be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, there would be a requirement to work across all screening sites to meet the need of the service.

The role will also entail providing a symptomatic imaging service.

Candidates are very welcome to arrange a visit to our Breast Unit to discuss a potential move into Mammography.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

We provide both a well-woman screening service (NHSBSP) and a busy symptomatic imaging service. The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service invites around 117,000 women every three years for screening. The service has two mobile units, as well as three static sites at:

- Royal Lancaster Infirmary

- Westmorland General Hospital

- Furness General Hospital

- Mobile Screening Van which rotates around the Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham and Poulton le Fylde region.

Successful candidates will travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria in close proximity of the scenic Lake District.

We are well equipped with new GE Pristina and 3D Mammography sets, with stereotactic biopsy capabilities.

Whilst the role would be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, there would be a requirement to work across all screening sites to meet the need of the service.

The role will also entail providing a symptomatic imaging service.

Candidates are very welcome to arrange a visit to our Breast Unit to discuss a potential move into Mammography.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Post Graduate Award in Mammography

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Breast Screening and Symptomatic experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of mentoring
  • Use of PACS/RIS

Skills

Desirable

  • UK Driving License
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Post Graduate Award in Mammography

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Breast Screening and Symptomatic experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of mentoring
  • Use of PACS/RIS

Skills

Desirable

  • UK Driving License

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Breast Screening

Emily Brooks

emily.brooks@mbht.nhs.uk

01524591311

Details

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L3180324-B

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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