Job summary
Closing Date: 06.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 07.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.07.25
To undertake symptomatic and screening mammograms to the standard of the National Health Breast Screening Programme, including highly skilled mammographic procedures on women referred for further examinations in order to assist in accurate diagnosis.
The Pennine Screening Service is part of the National Breast Screening Service (NHSBSP) and is responsible for providing the screening service to 5 districts (Calderdale, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Bradford and Airedale).There are 4 mobile units which provide screening in the 5 districts and a static unit The Pennine Suite at Saint Luke's Hospital in Bradford.
Main duties of the job
To undertake symptomatic and screening mammograms to the standard of the National Health Breast Screening Programme, including highly skilled mammographic procedures on women referred for further examinations in order to assist in accurate diagnosis.
To assist in the training, supervising and mentoring of post graduate Radiographers undertaking the Award in Mammography.
To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme ensuring compliance at all times.
The post holder will hold the Post Graduate Award in Mammography and hold registration with the Health Professionals Council.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Team. Carrying out mammography at screening clinics maintaining appointment times as per NHSBSP guidelines.To provide information and advice in a sensitive manner to those patients recalled for further procedures. To actively refer screening women with clinical symptoms for clinical examinations, following protocol. To assist with interventional procedures and the correct handling of pathological specimens.To follow procedures for setting up trolleys for interventional examinations and providing assistance throughout the examination.To carry out mammography procedures using empathy, negotiating, and motivating skills. To position patients and equipment to ensure the highest standards of radiographic technique. Consistent accuracy required in radiographic positioning to maintain National standards of accuracy, which is monitored through personal performance.To contribute to the day to day running of the clinics in order to maintain an efficient work flow. Accountability for the management of satellite clinics including decision making regarding consistency of equipment for safe use, supervising Assistant Practitioners and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Team. Carrying out mammography at screening clinics maintaining appointment times as per NHSBSP guidelines.To provide information and advice in a sensitive manner to those patients recalled for further procedures. To actively refer screening women with clinical symptoms for clinical examinations, following protocol. To assist with interventional procedures and the correct handling of pathological specimens.To follow procedures for setting up trolleys for interventional examinations and providing assistance throughout the examination.To carry out mammography procedures using empathy, negotiating, and motivating skills. To position patients and equipment to ensure the highest standards of radiographic technique. Consistent accuracy required in radiographic positioning to maintain National standards of accuracy, which is monitored through personal performance.To contribute to the day to day running of the clinics in order to maintain an efficient work flow. Accountability for the management of satellite clinics including decision making regarding consistency of equipment for safe use, supervising Assistant Practitioners and others.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Organisational and leadership skills
- NHSBSP experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and willingness to undertake research projects
- Previous experience in clinical supervising and mentoring within the NHSBSP
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills & communication skills
- Keyboard skills
- Computer skills
- Self motivating
- Must illustrate ability to work under pressure
- Proactive in maintaining standards by active research and personal audit, with the aim to continually improve working practice
- Resourcefulness to work at different daily locations and adapt techniques to each location
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of NHSBSP
- Commitment to CPD
- Willing to undertake any relevant training/courses
- Ongoing supervision and training of Assistant Practitioners and post graduate Radiographers
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography /Diploma College of Radiographers
- College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammographic Practice
- HPC registered
Desirable
- Further Education Teaching Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Organisational and leadership skills
- NHSBSP experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and willingness to undertake research projects
- Previous experience in clinical supervising and mentoring within the NHSBSP
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills & communication skills
- Keyboard skills
- Computer skills
- Self motivating
- Must illustrate ability to work under pressure
- Proactive in maintaining standards by active research and personal audit, with the aim to continually improve working practice
- Resourcefulness to work at different daily locations and adapt techniques to each location
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of NHSBSP
- Commitment to CPD
- Willing to undertake any relevant training/courses
- Ongoing supervision and training of Assistant Practitioners and post graduate Radiographers
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography /Diploma College of Radiographers
- College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammographic Practice
- HPC registered
Desirable
- Further Education Teaching Certificate
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).
