Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our friendly multi professional team to undertake stereo biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies, and excisions, magseed and wire localisations and mammography. You will have the PG Certificate in Mammography, have also undertaken the X-Ray guided Breast Interventional Biopsy Module and be HCPC Registered as a Radiographer to provide a fully comprehensive breast service to the women of the Wirral.
We are committed to promoting Advanced Practice and have a Consultant radiographer in post as well as Advanced Practitioners
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 specialist interventional procedures: stereotactic guided core biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies and excisions, wire and magseed localisations
To write an Radiology report of the interventional procedures performed
To be able to work autonomously, assess, manage and prioritise workload
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team planning meetings
Undertake personal and developmental audit
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 Advanced Practitioner 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 Advanced Practitioner 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 in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
- X-Ray Guided Breast Interventional Module
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience of a team of radiographers and support staff
- Experience of supporting and teaching undergraduate student radiographers
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Breast Screening Service
- Understanding of both the Ionising Radiation (Medical exposure) regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation regulations 2017
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understand when to use initiative and when to escalate
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt to meet the needs of patients
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide a safe environment for patients and staff alike
- Demonstrates behaviour and values of WUTH
- Be an advocate for our patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Comply with the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
- X-Ray Guided Breast Interventional Module
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience of a team of radiographers and support staff
- Experience of supporting and teaching undergraduate student radiographers
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Breast Screening Service
- Understanding of both the Ionising Radiation (Medical exposure) regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation regulations 2017
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understand when to use initiative and when to escalate
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt to meet the needs of patients
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide a safe environment for patients and staff alike
- Demonstrates behaviour and values of WUTH
- Be an advocate for our patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Comply with the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
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
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).
