Job summary
A highly desirable opportunity has arisen to be trained in Stereotactic biopsies with the Breast Imaging Team at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
Clinical duties will be carried out at both Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Alexandra Hospital, within dedicated Breast Imaging Units. The successful applicant will be qualified Radiographer and Mammographer capable of independently assessing and managing a daily caseload of patients and ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of care.
Upon successful completion of academic and clinical training, and following a period of post-qualification preceptorship, the candidate will work independently, undertaking stereotactic biopsies. Once practicing autonomously and conforming to the scope of practice for the role, the candidate will be promoted to AFC Band 7 for 2 days a week.
Main duties of the job
TIn collaboration with a UK accredited post-graduate university course, the candidate will complete a PG(Cert) in Advanced Clinical Practice: Stereotactic biopsy course
Upon successful completion of both academic and clinical training, the post-holder will undertake a locally agreed, predetermined process of preceptorship into the role.
Undertake clinical training to perform stereotactic guided core biopies under expert local mentorship. Working alongside a named mentor, the clinical training will be delivered according to a predetermined negotiated learning agreement, which establishes strategies for learning, and provides clear and robust learning outcomes.
Clinical competency will be evidenced in a log of cases, and completion of both academic and clinical assessments
Perform symptomatic and screening stereotactic guided core biopsies, to the highest quality, with adherence to departmental protocols / procedures and scope of practice.
Accurately communicate findings to the wider multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate complex, sensitive / distressing information to patients and their relatives
Undertake self-directed CPD activities and personal performance audits routinely, and present these at annual appraisals.
About us
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 more than 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
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.
DBS Checks and Costs
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide the highest standards of diagnostic mammographic imaging and patient care for Herefordshire and Worcestershire National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Symptomatic Services within the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. They must adhere to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society of Radiographers (SoR) Code of Professional Conduct. The post-holder must comply with local trust policies / procedures and maintain clinical competency through regular self-directed Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities, and participation in Quality Assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with NHSBSP standards.
The post holder will already possess expert clinical competency in mammography and be committed to undertake Post Graduate academic and clinical training, at MSc level, in Advanced Clinical Practice in Stereotactic guided core biopsies.
Upon successful completion of academic and clinical training, and following a period of post-qualification preceptorship, the candidate will work independently, undertaking both symptomatic and NHSBSP mammographic guided interventions. Once practicing autonomously and conforming to the scope of practice for the role, the candidate will be promoted to AFC Band 7 for 2 days.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, providing both written and verbal radiological reports. They must regularly attend the breast multidisciplinary team meeting.
Effective leadership is a key requirement of the role. The post-holder must demonstrate enthusiasm to further develop breast radiology, imparting their knowledge and skills through supervision, training and development of Mammographers, Trainee Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Radiographic assistants and Students. They must exhibit strategic thinking, providing expert opinion/advice and contribute to the planning and management of the Breast Imaging Department as required. The post-holder must take responsibility in the day to day running of any of the breast imaging departments, as required by the clinical director and superintendent radiographer. They must be flexible and able to undertake additional responsibilities to ensure business resilience as deemed appropriate by the head of service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide the highest standards of diagnostic mammographic imaging and patient care for Herefordshire and Worcestershire National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Symptomatic Services within the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. They must adhere to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society of Radiographers (SoR) Code of Professional Conduct. The post-holder must comply with local trust policies / procedures and maintain clinical competency through regular self-directed Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities, and participation in Quality Assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with NHSBSP standards.
The post holder will already possess expert clinical competency in mammography and be committed to undertake Post Graduate academic and clinical training, at MSc level, in Advanced Clinical Practice in Stereotactic guided core biopsies.
Upon successful completion of academic and clinical training, and following a period of post-qualification preceptorship, the candidate will work independently, undertaking both symptomatic and NHSBSP mammographic guided interventions. Once practicing autonomously and conforming to the scope of practice for the role, the candidate will be promoted to AFC Band 7 for 2 days.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, providing both written and verbal radiological reports. They must regularly attend the breast multidisciplinary team meeting.
Effective leadership is a key requirement of the role. The post-holder must demonstrate enthusiasm to further develop breast radiology, imparting their knowledge and skills through supervision, training and development of Mammographers, Trainee Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Radiographic assistants and Students. They must exhibit strategic thinking, providing expert opinion/advice and contribute to the planning and management of the Breast Imaging Department as required. The post-holder must take responsibility in the day to day running of any of the breast imaging departments, as required by the clinical director and superintendent radiographer. They must be flexible and able to undertake additional responsibilities to ensure business resilience as deemed appropriate by the head of service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in both screening and symptomatic mammography imaging environment.
- Experience of working in a Multi Disciplinary team.
- Experience of Quality Assurance.
- Experience in the use of clinical systems within the NHS.
- Experience in day to day management of a small team.
Desirable
- Experience in training and development of staff.
- Able to write protocols/guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines.
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Knowledge of Clinical governance including Quality Assurance and Audit.
- Knowledge of risk assessment.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations.
- Flexible approach to work and people.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- High professional standards.
- Knowledge of Complaint/ Incident Reporting
Desirable
- Technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
- Forward thinking-able to develop the service, develop new ideas and manage change.
- Willing to develop managerial skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to carry out concurrent activities.
- Self-Motivated
- Conscious of appropriate image and self-presentation to represent the department and Trust.
- Demonstrates commitment to own personal/professional development
- Professional Attitude
- Ability to negotiate, influence teams and promote team working
Desirable
- Desire for further personal development
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Radiography
- HPC Registration.
- Possess a Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice.
- Evidence of relevant courses/CPD
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in both screening and symptomatic mammography imaging environment.
- Experience of working in a Multi Disciplinary team.
- Experience of Quality Assurance.
- Experience in the use of clinical systems within the NHS.
- Experience in day to day management of a small team.
Desirable
- Experience in training and development of staff.
- Able to write protocols/guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines.
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Knowledge of Clinical governance including Quality Assurance and Audit.
- Knowledge of risk assessment.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations.
- Flexible approach to work and people.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- High professional standards.
- Knowledge of Complaint/ Incident Reporting
Desirable
- Technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
- Forward thinking-able to develop the service, develop new ideas and manage change.
- Willing to develop managerial skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to carry out concurrent activities.
- Self-Motivated
- Conscious of appropriate image and self-presentation to represent the department and Trust.
- Demonstrates commitment to own personal/professional development
- Professional Attitude
- Ability to negotiate, influence teams and promote team working
Desirable
- Desire for further personal development
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Radiography
- HPC Registration.
- Possess a Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice.
- Evidence of relevant courses/CPD
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).
