Job summary
Our breast screening programme is one of the largest in the East Midlands and one of the largest in England. Our Breast Screening population is 160,000. In addition to the screening activity our symptomatic and surveillance demand is approximately 17,000 per year.
We are a centre that is actively involved in clinical trials and have successfully secured Tomosynthesis along with Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography.
We have a position for a qualified Advanced Practitioner in Film reading for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, Surveillianc and Family History Programme.
The successful applicant will need to have a passion for working to the highest standard to join our dedicated and highly trained team.
You will need to be motivated, passionate, and able to work as part of a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment.
Main duties of the job
Key Result Areas
Competent Mammographer complying with NHSBSP Quality Standards.
Perform mammography for all clinics/mobiles. Drive to mobile and other UHL sites to undertake mammography (UK Driving License required).
To be responsible for delivering a whole system patient-focused approach and seamless care across professional boundaries
To demonstrate leadership and to motivate staff within the area
To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the modality areas. To review on a regular basis and when changes are introduced
To provide training, support, guidance and supervision to Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and RDAs who rotate through the area
To assist the General Manager in the investigation of incidents, concerns or complaints and to update records and provide feedback
To identify to the Superintendent Radiographer and General Manager where staff's performance or behavior is below an acceptable standard and to take initial informal counselling action where appropriate
To ensure that the non-medical staff are aware of the Trust's complaints procedure our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
About us
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in reporting Breast Interpretation for the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Extensive experience working within a breast screening unit for all patient pathways
Experience reporting Breast Imaging for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, Surveillance and Family History Programme.
To work as an autonomous practitioner performing advanced practice duties in the trained specialty, with the ability to make clinical judgements/decision using knowledge, skills and experience
Experience and knowledge of NBSS reporting platform
Ensuring local compliance with IR(ME)R regulations
To use existing knowledge and skills to assist in the delivery of the NHSBSP Consolidated Standards and relevent KPIs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in reporting Breast Interpretation for the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Extensive experience working within a breast screening unit for all patient pathways
Experience reporting Breast Imaging for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, Surveillance and Family History Programme.
To work as an autonomous practitioner performing advanced practice duties in the trained specialty, with the ability to make clinical judgements/decision using knowledge, skills and experience
Experience and knowledge of NBSS reporting platform
Ensuring local compliance with IR(ME)R regulations
To use existing knowledge and skills to assist in the delivery of the NHSBSP Consolidated Standards and relevent KPIs.
Person Specification
Training and Qualfications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate award in Mammographic practice
- Post Graduate qualification in Image Interpretation for NHS Breast Screening Programme
Desirable
- oLeadership course
- oMember of the Society of Radiographers
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 3 years qualified experience in Breast Imaging
- oKnowledge of Quality Assurance issues
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- oAbility to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the Department, CBU and Trust.
- oUnderstands own strengths and weaknesses
Person Specification
Training and Qualfications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate award in Mammographic practice
- Post Graduate qualification in Image Interpretation for NHS Breast Screening Programme
Desirable
- oLeadership course
- oMember of the Society of Radiographers
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 3 years qualified experience in Breast Imaging
- oKnowledge of Quality Assurance issues
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- oAbility to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the Department, CBU and Trust.
- oUnderstands own strengths and weaknesses
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).
