Job summary
This is a fabulous opportunity for a Senior Radiographer with Mammography experience to take the next step in your career.
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.
We run three recently refurbished in Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and 2 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.
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 developing advanced practitioners, the service has supported the national breast fellowship program and have managed to recruit several graduates to support their ongoing career development.
If you are an experienced Radiographer you may be considered for a Trainee post at Band 5 with onward progression to Band 6 upon qualification.
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
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To provide the full mammographic service for the symptomatic service.
To provide information to the clients attending screening.
To recognise when there is a need to call for professional help (breakdowns etc.).
To be the Supervising Radiographer for Assistant Practitioner staff members.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures
- Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R demonstrated in previous experience or supporting information
- Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care
Desirable
- Evidence of breast interventional experience
- Evidence of film reading Experience
- Evidence of advanced Interventional Mammography skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures
- Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R demonstrated in previous experience or supporting information
- Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care
Desirable
- Evidence of breast interventional experience
- Evidence of film reading Experience
- Evidence of advanced Interventional Mammography skills
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).
