Job summary
This is a fabulous opportunity for a Senior Radiographer with Mammography experience to take the next step in your career as a Superintendent.
The service includes the Screening & Symptomatic Service based at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with three mobile vans covering the South Essex area. We screen around 25,000 women per year. Across MSE there is symptomatic imaging at Basildon and Screening and Symptomatic Radiographers at Broomfield provided from partners at ESNEFT.
We run eight recently refurbished Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity at all sites and 7 Ultrasound rooms, with dedicated waiting areas for screening and symptomatic.
We have 3 mobile screening units operating across South Essex and recently installed remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site. North Essex screening is supported by ESNEFT.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography, alongside our current research audits and training programs.
We support ongoing leadership development and advanced practitioners, the services has supported the national breast fellowship program and have managed to recruit several graduates to support their ongoing career development.
Southend is also located close to two mainlines into London and an International airport, along with the longest pleasure pier in the UK.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- Develop demonstrably high level mammography skills, supported by highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical expertise.
- To produce high quality mammographic images within the NHS breast screening programme and symptomatic mammography services at the breast unit and mobile sites.
- Ensure that own workload, in daily mammography sessions, is run in an efficient and timely manner according to clinic appointment schedule.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
Work closely with the General Manager, Director of Screening, Lead Breast Consultant Radiologists, Breast Nurses and Deputy General Managers to develop a Breast Imaging strategy that fits with the overall Radiology Strategy and addresses the requirements of key stakeholders.
To ensure effective resource management and the delivery of NHS Breast Screening Program (NHSBSP), Quality Assurance Reference Centre (QARC) and Trust objectives through service improvement plans and reviews.
To manage and co-ordinate breast imaging services for the South Essex Breast Screening Service (SEBSS) and the Symptomatic Breast service at Southend and Basildon Hospitals.
Be responsible for cross site Breast Imaging services, including but not limited to:
- Southend Radiology 3 x Mammography Rooms, 2 x USS rooms, 3 x Breast Screening Mobile units
- Basildon Radiology 2 x Mammography Rooms, 2 x USS rooms
- Broomfield Radiology 3 x Mammography Rooms, 2 x USS rooms Radiographic support and co-ordination supplied from ESNEFT at present.
To provide support to the local Band 7 Lead Radiographer(s) in providing Breast Imaging services for local stakeholders currently Basildon Site only.
To liaise with the Superintendent at Broomfield in provision of Breast Imaging services facilities only.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
Work closely with the General Manager, Director of Screening, Lead Breast Consultant Radiologists, Breast Nurses and Deputy General Managers to develop a Breast Imaging strategy that fits with the overall Radiology Strategy and addresses the requirements of key stakeholders.
To ensure effective resource management and the delivery of NHS Breast Screening Program (NHSBSP), Quality Assurance Reference Centre (QARC) and Trust objectives through service improvement plans and reviews.
To manage and co-ordinate breast imaging services for the South Essex Breast Screening Service (SEBSS) and the Symptomatic Breast service at Southend and Basildon Hospitals.
Be responsible for cross site Breast Imaging services, including but not limited to:
- Southend Radiology 3 x Mammography Rooms, 2 x USS rooms, 3 x Breast Screening Mobile units
- Basildon Radiology 2 x Mammography Rooms, 2 x USS rooms
- Broomfield Radiology 3 x Mammography Rooms, 2 x USS rooms Radiographic support and co-ordination supplied from ESNEFT at present.
To provide support to the local Band 7 Lead Radiographer(s) in providing Breast Imaging services for local stakeholders currently Basildon Site only.
To liaise with the Superintendent at Broomfield in provision of Breast Imaging services facilities only.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate Level or equivalent experience in Mammography
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Management
- Knowledge of ICE, PAS iWeb and PACS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Experience in leading teams
Desirable
- Completion of RPS training
- Evidence of Report writing and presentation
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate Level or equivalent experience in Mammography
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Management
- Knowledge of ICE, PAS iWeb and PACS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Experience in leading teams
Desirable
- Completion of RPS training
- Evidence of Report writing and presentation
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).
