Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Mammographer or Radiographers who wish to train as a Mammographer to join our multi-professional team at Avon Breast Screening Unit based at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, and at the Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill as well as 3 Mobile Screening Units throughout the catchment area. There is also the expectation that staff occasionally rotate through Weston General mammography suite to assist with symptomatic services.
Main duties of the job
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
AVON BREAST SCREENING UNIT
POST: Mammographer/ Trainee mammographer
GRADE : BAND 5/6 dependent on experience and training (band 6 qualified, band 5 trainee)
LOCATION: Avon Breast Screening Service, Beaufort House, Southmead Hospital, Weston general Hospital and Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol + various remote mobile screening units
HOURS: Full and part time posts available
We are a friendly team committed to providing a first class service to the ladies of Bristol, Bath and Somerset at both static and mobile units. Additionally we provide cover for the Symptomatic clinics at both Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital. The department supports skill mix and we employ Assistant Practitioners and Radiographers in role extension. The department is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD.
In addition to holding the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or relevant Radiography Degree, you must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Award in Mammography or Certificate of Competence in Mammography from the College of Radiographers or willing to work towards which will take approx. 1 year to complete.
About us
The ability to work in a multi-professional team is essential, as is a commitment to the provision of a high quality service. You will be rotated through all aspects of breast care work, including screening, assessments, biopsies, mobile work and symptomatic clinics. There are also additional admin duties which are to be completed besides clinical work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to drive, be willing to travel to our remote locations and have full driving license.
Interested in joining us? Please contact:-
Mary Wilson, Modality Lead, for an informal visit on 0117 414 7084
Or Email Mary.Wilson@nbt.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to drive, be willing to travel to our remote locations and have full driving license.
Interested in joining us? Please contact:-
Mary Wilson, Modality Lead, for an informal visit on 0117 414 7084
Or Email Mary.Wilson@nbt.nhs.uk
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in national breast screening programme
- mammography certificate
interest
Essential
- shows interest in mammography
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- shows good team work
Desirable
- Has shadowed in a Breast Unit
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in national breast screening programme
- mammography certificate
interest
Essential
- shows interest in mammography
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- shows good team work
Desirable
- Has shadowed in a Breast Unit
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).
