Bank Assistant Practitioner Breast Screening - Band 4
Band 4
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
This is an opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner in Mammography to join our team and help provide high quality breast imaging to the residents of Lincolnshire.
For this role you will possess a Foundation Degree in Breast Imaging (FdSc), Certificate of Higher Education in Mammography or equivalent training. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner.
The post holder should be enthusiastic, hard-working and hold excellent communication skills. The post will be based at either Lincoln or Boston and the post holder will be expected to have the ability to travel across the County, when required, in the provision of the Trust Wide service. Knowledge of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme and its aims are essential as well as the symptomatic breast cancer pathway.
The post holder should be able to provide a high quality mammography service in order to comply with departmental and national standards.
Due to the nature of the work, mammography posts have a gender protected character. This is a genuine occupational requirement and as a result this post is exempt under Schedule 9; Part1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants should apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) and Symptomatic Service under the supervision of a qualified Mammographer.
Work within a prescribed protocol as laid down by departmental protocol and Scope of Practice.
To provide assistance to Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in the multi-disciplinary breast imaging team.
You will need to have a flexible approach to service provision which will involve working cross site and adapting to last minute rota changes. Duties will be undertaken at the three static breast units at hospitals in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham. Screening is also carried out on two mobile screening units presently located at various sites across Lincolnshire. Travel is essential to this role.
Person specification
Qualification
* Foundation Degree in Breast Imaging (FdSc) OR Certificate of Higher Education in Mammography OR equivalent training which must include the M2, M8 and M11 occupational standards.
* SCoR Accreditation
Experience
* Experience of working within a breast screening unit
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills
* Previous use of IT systems such as CRIS and NBSS
* Understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner in breast imaging
* Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Ability to collect record and organise information systematically.
* Basic understanding of common conditions relating to breast screening
Specific Requirements
* Ability to work without direct supervision
* Flexible in approach to work – must be flexible in working location, duties and hours.
* Ability to travel to all screening locations as directed and where appropriate, transport equipment and relevant screening materials
* Driving license
ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
* A Veteran
* A Military Reserve
* Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
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