Job summary
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has a vacancy for 2experienced full time mammographers to work as part of the Breast Unit's Multi-disciplinary team, supporting the Superintendent in the timely and efficient day-to-day running and delivery of the breast screening and symptomatic service. You will be expected to work autonomously as well as within the multidisciplinary team, and provide daily supervision for band 6 mammographers, Assistant and Associate Practitioners (AP's), Radiography Department Assistants (RDA's) and student Radiographers. You will assist in the mammographic training of radiographers, AP's and Apprentice Associate Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
The Maidstone Peggy Wood Breast Unit provides screening services to women as part of the National Breast Screening Programme, inviting in the region of 25,000 women per year. The majority of the screening is performed on the mobile breast screening vans covering the Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Cranbrook and Edenbridge areas. The symptomatic service is based at both the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital Sites.
You must have HCPC registration as a radiographer; have the Postgraduate Award in Mammography and have extensive mammography experience. You must be willing to travel to all the sites used by the mobile screening vans and be flexible to the needs of the service requirements.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent. (Diagnostic or Therapeutic).
- Post Graduate Award in Mammography, recognise by the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases
- Evidence of CPD.
- Experience of mentoring and teaching
- Experience of supervision and daily management of a clinical work area.
- Be able to operate image acquisition, RIS & PACS systems.
- Mammography experience, working within the NHSBSP or equivalent
- Must be able to work within part of a multidisciplinary team but be able to work independently and be able to use their own initiative when required
Desirable
- Prepared to undergo role extension training if necessary.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent radiographic skills
- Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent. (Diagnostic or Therapeutic).
- Post Graduate Award in Mammography, recognise by the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases
- Evidence of CPD.
- Experience of mentoring and teaching
- Experience of supervision and daily management of a clinical work area.
- Be able to operate image acquisition, RIS & PACS systems.
- Mammography experience, working within the NHSBSP or equivalent
- Must be able to work within part of a multidisciplinary team but be able to work independently and be able to use their own initiative when required
Desirable
- Prepared to undergo role extension training if necessary.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent radiographic skills
- Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards.
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).
