Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated mammographer to join our team.
The successful candidate will work alongside the current team to provide imaging for symptomatic, surveillance and interventional clinics.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in symptomatic, surveillance and interventional clinics as part of this role. Completing essential administrative tasks to support this role. You will be required to work closely with the breast clinic teams as well as the members of the mammography team.
To have a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. Work autonomously where needed and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the wider hospital setting.
About us
Dorset County Hospital is situated in the county town of Dorchester, it has good travel links via train to Southampton, Bristol and London. Dorchester is a market town with a busy high street and plenty of places to eat and drink. You will have the opportunity to live and work in a truly beautiful part of the country.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff through the organisation
- Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary working
- Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
Desirable
- Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the specialist area
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate training in Mammography
Desirable
- Experience in Mammography
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate experience in radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable
- Experience of training and supervising junior staff and students
- Evidence of participation in departmental audit
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff through the organisation
- Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary working
- Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
Desirable
- Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the specialist area
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate training in Mammography
Desirable
- Experience in Mammography
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate experience in radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable
- Experience of training and supervising junior staff and students
- Evidence of participation in departmental audit
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).
