Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 03.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 04.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.02.25
Qualified Band 6 Mammographer working in Pennine Breast Imaging (Band 5 trainee applicants welcome with band 6 role on completion of training and preceptorship). To undertake screening and symptomatic mammograms, assist in mammographic procedures on women referred for further examinations, and participate in the departmental quality assurance programme.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team undertaking mammograms in the screening and symptomatic service. The post will involve working on mobile units in the community and at the base unit at SLH in Bradford, and working in recall clinics assisting advanced practitioners and radiologists with interventional procedures. The post holder will also maintain the departmental quality assurance programme.
Job Responsibilities
* Undertaking mammograms in the screening and symptomatic services using empathy and ensuring the highest standard of radiographic technique to maintain NHSBSP standards.
* Working at the base unit at Saint Luke's Hospital in Bradford and on mobile units in the community, being accountable for the management of satellite clinics.
* Maintaining departmental quality assurance programme by undertaking QA checks on equipment.
* Assisting Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners with interventional procedures and the correct handling of specimens.
Person Specification
Experience
* Organisational and leadership skills.
* NHSBSP experience.
* Knowledge and willingness to undertake research projects.
* Previous experience in clinical supervising and mentoring within the NHSBSP.
Skills
* Self-motivated.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Proactive in maintaining standards by active research and personal audit, with the aim to continually improve working practice.
* Resourcefulness to work at different daily locations and adapt techniques to each location.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of NHSBSP.
* Commitment to CPD.
* Willing to undertake any relevant training/courses.
* Ongoing supervision and training of Assistant Practitioners and post-graduate Radiographers.
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography / Diploma College of Radiographers.
* HPC registered.
* College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammographic Practice.
* Further Education Teaching Certificate.
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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