Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Mammographer

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Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer (trainee or qualified) to join a progressive and motivated breast imaging team at Buckinghamshire Breast Unit.

If you are a qualified radiographer looking to specialise or a qualified mammographer looking for a new challenge. We are keen to attract staff who wish to progress, the unit has a long history of encouraging this whether clinically or managerial. If you do not hold a UK qualification for mammography, then you will need to attend a recognised postgraduate course and formal training will be provided. If you are an international applicant, you will need to have IELTS at level 7.

The postholder will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team based at the purpose-built Bucks Breast Unit on the Wycombe Hospital site in High Wycombe. We also have 2 mobile units that provide screening for the women of Buckinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

  • To produce high standard of images.
  • To ensure that a patient centred approach is always maintained.
  • To provide highly skilled and specialised Mammography within asymptomatic and screening setting
  • Participate in the mobile breast screening service on a flexible basis across all sites.
  • Participate as required in the NHSBSP assessment clinics and provide effective support for consultant staff.
  • To work without supervision in mammography, managing own workload and organisation of junior colleagues.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SS4896078-C

Job locations

Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a BSc in Radiography.
  • HCPC registered
  • UK Postgraduate Award in Mammographic Practice or the Certificate of Competency in Mammography.

Experience

Essential

  • Mammography experience
  • Experience of QA

Desirable

  • Supervision and training of Junior colleagues

Other

Essential

  • Current Full British driving licence and access to a car for work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a BSc in Radiography.
  • HCPC registered
  • UK Postgraduate Award in Mammographic Practice or the Certificate of Competency in Mammography.

Experience

Essential

  • Mammography experience
  • Experience of QA

Desirable

  • Supervision and training of Junior colleagues

Other

Essential

  • Current Full British driving licence and access to a car for work

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supt. Radiographer

Wendy Brazier

wendy.brazier1@nhs.net

01494425204

Details

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SS4896078-C

Job locations

Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT


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