We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual with an interest in breast screening to join our team.
Trainees are welcome to apply - training will be provided.
Due to the current national guidance on Health Promotion within Breast Screening, this opportunity is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Equality Act 2010 (and an equality impact assessment has been completed).
Responsibilities include:
1. To undertake mammography screening and associated duties to a high standard at the Lancaster Breast Screening Unit and its associated mobile and static mammographic facilities.
2. To assist Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, and Mammographers in non-radiographic tasks that ensure the timely delivery of the various breast clinics.
3. To prepare sterile/nonsterile trolleys unassisted for various procedures, i.e., sterile procedures and biopsies, and assist with the procedure.
4. To input patients' details accurately using the radiology computer system and PACS.
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Emily Brooks
Job title: Head of Breast Screening
Email address: emily.brooks@mbht.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01524 591311
Michelle Hill
Deputy Head of Breast Screening
Telephone number: 01524 519455 #J-18808-Ljbffr