Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our friendly multi professional team in our award winning Wirral Breast Centre based in Clatterbridge Hospital.
You will ideally have the PG Certificate in Mammography and be HCPC Registered to provide a fully comprehensive breast service to the women of the Wirral, however radiographers interested in training are welcome to apply and if successful will be appointed on a B6 Annex 21 paypoint
We are committed to promoting Advanced Practice and have a Consultant radiographer in post as well as Advanced Practitioners. We are also implementing CESM to aid the diagnosis and treatment of ladies who attend this department
You must be dedicated and committed to providing a high quality service to our patients customers and colleagues and have a flexible approach to working and be part of a team who provide a fully integrated breast service to the women of the Wirral.
Due to the nature of the work this post is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the sex discrimination act 1975 section 7 (2) (d)
Main duties of the job
- To carry out mammography and associated assessment within the Breast Care Unit/St Catherine's BSU for both symptomatic and NHSBSP services.
- To carry out specialist procedures/assessments within the Breast Care Unit for symptomaticand NHSBSP patients when requested.
- To assist the radiologists and clinicians in the timely delivery of the NHSBSP Breast Cancer services at Wirral Breast Centre.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Mammographer position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Mammographer position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Imaging
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
- Registration with HCPC as a Radiographer
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across 2 sites
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to develop own skills and knowledge
- Contribute to the development of others
Desirable
- Able to communicate emotional, sensitive issues with empathy and sympathy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Dedicated to providing high standards of care.
- Ability to pay attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Imaging
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
- Registration with HCPC as a Radiographer
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across 2 sites
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to develop own skills and knowledge
- Contribute to the development of others
Desirable
- Able to communicate emotional, sensitive issues with empathy and sympathy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Dedicated to providing high standards of care.
- Ability to pay attention to detail
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).
