Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic radiographer who is qualified in mammography to join our friendly multi-disciplinary breast team at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at The Breast Care Centre within the Captain Sir Tom Moore Building at Halton Hospital. This role is primarily clinically based where you will undertake mammography procedures as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and our Symptomatic Breast Service.
You will hold a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, have completed a UK recognised post graduate qualification in mammography and have current mammography experience with HCPC registration. A full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
We are at a very exciting phase in our development. In 2021 we moved into our new, purpose-built base - The Breast Care Centre, which is situated within The Captain Sir Tom Moore (CSTM) building at Halton hospital, Runcorn. Our centre consists of 2 Mammography rooms, both with 3D imaging and stereotactic facilities, 2 Ultrasound rooms and 3 clinic rooms.
We have recently expanded our Breast Screening service at Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre in the centre of Warrington. We officially opened our new, larger area, with 2 mammography rooms dedicated to breast screening on Thursday 22d June 2023. In addition to this we have just purchased a brand-new Breast Screening mobile unit, which visits 5 locations within the area.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of our highly skilled team and be actively involved in producing high quality, diagnostic mammography examinations for the NHS Breast Screening Programme and our Symptomatic Breast Service.
You will contribute to our family history, breast cancer follow-up and screening assessment clinics. Perform additional imaging including, magnification views and digital breast tomosynthesis. Also assisting our Advanced Practitioners and Radiologists with stereotactic interventional breast procedures
Rotation between our 3 static screening/symptomatic sites to include The Breast Care Centre at Halton Hospital, St Helen's Hospital (Burney Breast Unit) and Bath Street Health and wellbeing Centre. And our mobile breast screening unit which visits 5 sites within the area.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain a high standard of mammography, teamwork and patient care required by the National Health Service Breast Cancer Screening Programme for Warrington, Halton, St. Helens and Knowsley Breast Screening Service.
To provide comprehensive radiographic cover for the symptomatic breast services at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Hospital NHS Trust.
To be able to work with mammography equipment to perform sufficient diagnostic images.
To know and uphold the IR(ME)R 2017 regulations and local rules pertaining to Ionising Radiation and justification of requests.
***Please see the attached document for a full Job Description and Person Specification***
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain a high standard of mammography, teamwork and patient care required by the National Health Service Breast Cancer Screening Programme for Warrington, Halton, St. Helens and Knowsley Breast Screening Service.
To provide comprehensive radiographic cover for the symptomatic breast services at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Hospital NHS Trust.
To be able to work with mammography equipment to perform sufficient diagnostic images.
To know and uphold the IR(ME)R 2017 regulations and local rules pertaining to Ionising Radiation and justification of requests.
***Please see the attached document for a full Job Description and Person Specification***
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical mammography experience
- Experience of working within National Breast Screening Programme
- Experience of working in symptomatic breast clinics.
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with Breast stereotactic procedures
- Experience of assisting within Breast Ultrasound Clinics
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography
- A UK recognised Post Graduate Certificate/Award in Mammography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Demonstrate organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care.
Desirable
- Ability to cope with working in a demanding environment with emotional patients.
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to CPD
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Good health and attendance record
- Adherence to trust uniform policy.
- Willing and able to travel to mobile screening locations.
- Must possess a current UK driving licence and have access to a car.
Desirable
- Interest in further study
Physical Skills
Essential
- Use of mammography equipment
- Use of specimen cabinet
- IT skills
Desirable
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Responsible, caring and friendly attitude.
- To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
- Working with patients who are distressed and anxious.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical mammography experience
- Experience of working within National Breast Screening Programme
- Experience of working in symptomatic breast clinics.
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with Breast stereotactic procedures
- Experience of assisting within Breast Ultrasound Clinics
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography
- A UK recognised Post Graduate Certificate/Award in Mammography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Demonstrate organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care.
Desirable
- Ability to cope with working in a demanding environment with emotional patients.
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to CPD
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17
- Good health and attendance record
- Adherence to trust uniform policy.
- Willing and able to travel to mobile screening locations.
- Must possess a current UK driving licence and have access to a car.
Desirable
- Interest in further study
Physical Skills
Essential
- Use of mammography equipment
- Use of specimen cabinet
- IT skills
Desirable
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Responsible, caring and friendly attitude.
- To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
- Working with patients who are distressed and anxious.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
CSTM Building, Halton Hospital Site (and other static/mobile screening sites)
Runcorn
WA7 2HH
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
