KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Mammography Provision - after a successful training period Mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at both static and mobile sites. Specialised mammography techniques including stereotactic localisation, contrast enhanced spectral mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography Analyse the quality of own and others mammograms on a day to day basis and make appropriate adjustments or actions. Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow. To adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice with particular regard to IR(ME)R To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary team meetings To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards Other duties as required to maintain the mammography service to a high standard of delivery Quality Assurance To perform regular quality assurance tests on direct digital mammography equipment at mobile and static sites, analyse the results and act appropriately according to local rules and NHSBSP guidelines. Assist the Quality Assurance Lead Radiographer as required Patient/Client Care /Communication Provide high standard of patient care and communication Be aware of individual client and patient needs and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations Communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions Communicate effectively with clients and patients from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviours, learning or physical disabilities or who have just received bad news. Supervisory and Support Duties To supervise and support Radiographic Assistants in their role To supervise and support Assistant Practitioners in their role, particularly when undertaking mammography examinations and quality assurance activities To support Assistant Practitioners and others to maintain service and clinic workflow To supervise and support newly qualified staff and radiographers undergoing training in the Postgraduate Award in Mammography To assist and train junior staff in own subject To provide theoretical and practical training and support to the Assistant workforce in continuing professional development activities To provide advice and support to visiting students and other health professionals Providing support to radiologists and advanced practitioners during clinical and radiographic procedures Research and Development Undertake research and development activities as required including radiographic and clinical audit Assisting with equipment evaluation as required Continuing Professional Development Maintain own CPD file Maintain up to date knowledge and skills appropriate for the role Service Development/Implementation Undertake activities as required to support the development of the service and to support the implementation of service improvements Physical and Financial Resources Responsible for safe use of expensive, highly complex specialist equipment Information Resources To maintain accurate and legible handwritten records To enter patient data onto computer based systems to maintain accurate records Use of NBSS (national breast screening computer system), CRIS, (the Trust radiology information system) and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) To maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient information all times in accordance with Trust policy Physical Skills/ Effort Developed physical skills will be required to manipulate objects and machines and to position patients accurately Frequent moderate physical effort for short periods throughout the day will be required to undertake duties and maintain workflow Drive own car to and from mobile sites Mental and Emotional Effort High levels of concentration required for frequent short periods of time throughout the day and sometimes for longer periods during imaging and clinical procedures Ability to act appropriately under distressing or emotional circumstances