Main area Radiographer (Mammographer) Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (End date 1st May 2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm.) Job ref 176-M-6977410
Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £29,970 - £44,962 pa pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/02/2025 23:59
Mammographer - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
The Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening. Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre. We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs.
This post is fixed term, full time. The successful candidate must have a Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Award in Mammography.
Main duties of the job
* To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times.
* To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work.
* Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging.
* To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained.
* To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust.
* To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades.
* To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients’ clinical management.
* To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment.
* The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Maintain high levels of accuracy in all aspects of mammographic imaging.
* To participate in the day to day running of the mammography service, including correct interpretation of clinician requests for imaging.
* To participate in the day to day running of the Breast Screening service both in the Breast Unit and on the mobile Breast Screening Unit.
* To authorise and prioritise patients requests for mammography and to arrange further appointments, with relevant administrative staff, for the patient as required e.g. Ultrasound.
* To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the client while adhering to time constraints.
* To assess mammographic images and make autonomous decisions on the need for re-imaging if image is of poor quality as required.
* To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards.
* To work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures.
* To participate in the QA Programme, undertaking testing of all equipment as per department regime, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work.
* Guide and support junior staff to ensure a consistently high standard of clinical and technical care to patients and to minimise clinical risks and incidents.
* To have the underpinning knowledge to interpret QA test results and know how and when to take remedial action.
* Accurately input patient data into NBSS/PACS system as part of work pattern and understand how to troubleshoot basic problems with these systems.
* To take delegated responsibility, whilst working on mobile screening units, for the relevant legislation relating to Health and Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations, the Health and Safety Policy of the Unit, and procedures for ceasing screening when equipment fails to perform to quality and / or safety standards.
* To ensure that the mobile unit is maintained as a suitable environment for staff and patients by checking for and reporting any external damage prior to daily use, cleaning of equipment, floors, and sinks, ensuring a water supply.
* To be able to rapidly assess client personality type and respond accordingly to elicit relevant history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the client.
* To document clinical observations ensuring accurate record keeping as per departmental protocols.
* To provide specialist, in depth information and support to women, occasionally in the screening environment but especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions.
* To assist and chaperone the radiologist/ advanced practitioner during needle biopsy procedures.
* Ensure due care of all equipment, reporting any faults or variations from the norm to senior staff or technical team.
* Ensure all incidents/near misses are reported to senior staff and via Trust Datix system in accordance with Trust policies.
* To be responsible for the transportation of confidential patient information to and from the Breast Unit out to the Breast Screening Mobile Unit in accordance with Trust data protection policy.
* Maintain a good team working relationship, ensuring good communication at all times.
* Work in collaboration with Advanced Practitioner Radiographers to instigate and implement changes in practice.
* To hold additional selected responsibilities within the team structure, by agreement and as delegated by Radiographer Advanced Practitioners and Breast Unit Manager.
* To support Band 7 Radiographer Advanced Practitioners in specified areas of responsibility.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography.
* Current HCPC registration.
* Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Award in Mammography at Masters level (or working towards).
Experience
* Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years.
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of mentoring and teaching.
* Experience of research & audit.
Skills
* Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases.
* In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards.
* Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System (NBSS) & Radiology Information System (CRIS).
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