Job summary
Provision of a quality evidence-based service for
Herefordshire and Worcestershire National Health Service Breast Screening
Program (NHSBSP) and Symptomatic Services within the Trust. To undertake
mammography and participate in Assessment clinics involving specialised
radiographic techniques. To ensure that patients/clients are professionally
cared for during the examination in Radiology departments, assessment clinics
and on mobile screening units. To ensure clients /patients have confidence in
the service and can make informed choices to promote their health. To utilise
highly developed communication skills to assess the emotional needs of clients
and patients and respond accordingly. To work as part of a multidisciplinary
team using initiative to ensure clinics run effectively to deliver a quality
service and that the clinical needs of the client/patient are met. To actively
participate, and adhere to the quality standards of the NHSBSP, contributing to
improving protocols and procedures for service improvement.
Main duties of the job
To
work as a mammographer to a high professional standard producing quality
mammograms while adhering to time constraints and ensuring a positive
experience for the client to encourage re attendance or to work towards gaining
post graduate certificate in Mammography
To
undertake complex and highly specialised techniques including the use of
stereotactic equipment for wire localisations, core biopsy and VABs.
To communicate effectively with clients and
patients to ensure they understand the screening or symptomatic pathway
Checking
patients/clients details prior to examination and ensuring that such details
are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be
justified, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and the
radiographer must use their professional judgement to refuse inappropriate
requests.
Ensures
that all mammography and ultrasound images are properly labelled with patients name, side examined, and date of examination
To
care for the patients in the department especially in their own area of
work. To communicate to patients any delays likely to affect them
Have
a flexible attitude towards the hours of work and participate in work and
duties as required within the directorate.
To
take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients and others. To report
and document any accidents/incidents to a senior member of staff.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a mammographer to a high professional
standard producing quality mammograms while adhering to time constraints and
ensuring a positive experience for the client to encourage re attendance or to
work towards gaining post graduate certificate in Mammography
To undertake complex and highly specialised techniques including the use
of stereotactic equipment for wire localisations, core biopsy and VABs.
To communicate effectively with clients and patients to ensure they
understand the screening or symptomatic pathway
Checking patients/clients
details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and
correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified,
Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and the
radiographer must use their professional judgement to refuse inappropriate
requests.
Ensures that all mammography and
ultrasound images are properly labelled with patients name, side examined, and
date of examination
To care for the patients in the
department especially in their ownarea of work. To communicate to
patients any delays likely to affect them
Have a flexible attitude towards the hours of work and participate in
work and duties as required within the directorate.
To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients and others.
To report and document any accidents/incidents to a senior member of staff.
Has
knowledge and understanding of NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards and
ensures these are upheld.
Monitors
quality of Radiographic technique to ensure less than 2.7% of clients are
recalled for repeat examination.
Participates
in peer review of images and works with colleagues to identify problems and
trends.
Undertakes
daily, weekly and monthly performance monitoring tests on equipment to ensure
optimal technical quality of images.
Has
underpinning knowledge to interpret Quality Assurance test results and know
when and how to take remedial action.
To
contribute and participate in appraisal and work to achieve agreed set
objectives.
To
attend professional training/development courses as appropriate and provide
appropriate
feedback that would benefit or enhance
the service.
Assist
in the training of qualified Radiographers undertaking Post Graduate Award in
Mammographic Practice.
Assist
in the training of Assistant Practitioners and Radiographic Assistants.
To
participate in the training of others regarding induction, orientation and
continuous
education of staff.
To
maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and expertise in mammography and other
imaging areas.
This will include maintenance of a
personal CPD file.
To
be responsible for own registration with the HCPC. To maintain a professional
attitude at all
times, maintaining and
developing the role of the profession in accordance with the HCPC Code of conduct.
To
identify to your manager any known limitations within your professional
competence.
Educate
the general public about the benefit of attending for screening and breast
awareness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a mammographer to a high professional
standard producing quality mammograms while adhering to time constraints and
ensuring a positive experience for the client to encourage re attendance or to
work towards gaining post graduate certificate in Mammography
To undertake complex and highly specialised techniques including the use
of stereotactic equipment for wire localisations, core biopsy and VABs.
To communicate effectively with clients and patients to ensure they
understand the screening or symptomatic pathway
Checking patients/clients
details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and
correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified,
Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and the
radiographer must use their professional judgement to refuse inappropriate
requests.
Ensures that all mammography and
ultrasound images are properly labelled with patients name, side examined, and
date of examination
To care for the patients in the
department especially in their ownarea of work. To communicate to
patients any delays likely to affect them
Have a flexible attitude towards the hours of work and participate in
work and duties as required within the directorate.
To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients and others.
To report and document any accidents/incidents to a senior member of staff.
Has
knowledge and understanding of NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards and
ensures these are upheld.
Monitors
quality of Radiographic technique to ensure less than 2.7% of clients are
recalled for repeat examination.
Participates
in peer review of images and works with colleagues to identify problems and
trends.
Undertakes
daily, weekly and monthly performance monitoring tests on equipment to ensure
optimal technical quality of images.
Has
underpinning knowledge to interpret Quality Assurance test results and know
when and how to take remedial action.
To
contribute and participate in appraisal and work to achieve agreed set
objectives.
To
attend professional training/development courses as appropriate and provide
appropriate
feedback that would benefit or enhance
the service.
Assist
in the training of qualified Radiographers undertaking Post Graduate Award in
Mammographic Practice.
Assist
in the training of Assistant Practitioners and Radiographic Assistants.
To
participate in the training of others regarding induction, orientation and
continuous
education of staff.
To
maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and expertise in mammography and other
imaging areas.
This will include maintenance of a
personal CPD file.
To
be responsible for own registration with the HCPC. To maintain a professional
attitude at all
times, maintaining and
developing the role of the profession in accordance with the HCPC Code of conduct.
To
identify to your manager any known limitations within your professional
competence.
Educate
the general public about the benefit of attending for screening and breast
awareness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Radiography.
- HCPC Registration.
- Possess or work towards Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice.
- Current state registration.
- Evidence of relevant courses/CPD.
knowledge -Practical and Intellectual
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner.
- Works towards comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines and technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
-
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance including Quality Assurance and Audit.
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
- To understand and have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information in an emotive atmosphere.
- Empathy with clients and the ability to provide a high standard of patient care.
- IT Skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible attitude to departmental duties.
- Ability to carry out concurrent activities.
- Willing and able to travel to mobile screening locations.
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHSBSP policies & guidelines.
- Technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
- Willing to undertake further training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 level or working towards
- High standard of clinical skills.
- Experience of working as part of a Radiography team and/or
- Multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable and capable of working with confidential and sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of supervising Radiographers and/or Assistants.
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Radiography.
- HCPC Registration.
- Possess or work towards Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice.
- Current state registration.
- Evidence of relevant courses/CPD.
knowledge -Practical and Intellectual
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner.
- Works towards comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines and technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
-
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance including Quality Assurance and Audit.
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
- To understand and have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information in an emotive atmosphere.
- Empathy with clients and the ability to provide a high standard of patient care.
- IT Skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible attitude to departmental duties.
- Ability to carry out concurrent activities.
- Willing and able to travel to mobile screening locations.
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHSBSP policies & guidelines.
- Technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
- Willing to undertake further training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 level or working towards
- High standard of clinical skills.
- Experience of working as part of a Radiography team and/or
- Multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable and capable of working with confidential and sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of supervising Radiographers and/or Assistants.
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced colleagues.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
