An opportunity has arisen at the Parapet Breast Unit in Windsor, which is operated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, for an experienced Mammographer to become part of the team delivering high quality imaging as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic service.
The Parapet Breast Unit is located on the King Edward the VII hospital site on St Leonards Road, Windsor and has a full suite of digital mammography and ultrasound equipment, together with two mobile screening units.
The successful applicant will have excellent mammography and communication skills and will enjoy working as part of a supportive team. This post has a COQ under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7 (2) and is therefore restricted to female applicants only.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
PURPOSE OF JOB:
* To produce high quality mammographic images, perform other mammographic procedures and assist with ultrasound examinations in accordance with accepted practice and protocols within the Parapet Department.
* To assist with caring for specialist equipment and performing quality tests.
* To input accurate patient data into the Radiology Information System and National Breast Screening System in a timely manner.
* To be involved with student training.
* Any other tasks required.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To provide a specialised clinical technical service in order to produce radiographs of the highest diagnostic quality using as low a radiation dose as reasonably achievable whilst adhering to time constraints.
* To maintain an exceptional standard of patient care.
* To undertake all breast imaging examinations as required in screening, assessment and symptomatic clinics.
* To rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to elicit & document relevant clinical history within the time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing & advising the patient.
* To possess highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision & accuracy is essential.
Person Specification
Qualification
* HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer
* Post-Graduate Qualification in Mammography
Experience
* Performing a high standard of Mammography
* Experience of assisting with interventional breast procedures
* Previous National Breast Screening experience.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Programme quality aims and objectives
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.
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum INCL HCAS
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