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. Responsibilities include working in recall clinics assisting advanced practitioners and radiologists with interventional procedures and maintaining the departmental quality assurance programme.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We value people
* We are one team
* We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
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 and undertaking QA checks on equipment.
* Assisting Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners with interventional procedures and correct handling of specimens.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Organisational and leadership skills
* NHSBSP experience
Desirable
* Knowledge and willingness to undertake research projects
* Previous experience in clinical supervising and mentoring within the NHSBSP
Skills
Essential
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Keyboard and computer skills
* Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
* Proactive in maintaining standards through active research and personal audit
* Resourcefulness to work at different daily locations and adapt techniques to each location
Knowledge
Essential
* 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
Essential
* BSc Radiography /Diploma College of Radiographers
* HPC registered
Desirable
* College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammographic Practice
* Mentoring qualification
* Further Education Teaching Certificate
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pennine Suite
Saint Luke's Hospital
Bradford
BD50NA
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