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We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic hard-working Radiographer Mammographer that has the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Unit at City Health Campus, Walsall Manor Hospital and the 5 dedicated screening mobile units that are used within the community.
The City breast unit has Hologic - Dimensions units and Walsall breast unit has GE-Pristina digital equipment.
We are one of the largest screening programmes in the West Midlands and being an innovative team, we have implemented Tomosynthesis in assessment clinics, are part of the National Tomosynthesis trial with Kings College hospital, are the only service in the West Midlands to have a Tomo biopsy unit and are the first service Nationally to have introduced the Automated Breast Ultrasound system into the breast symptomatic pathway.
We are looking for qualified Mammographers to join our pro-active team. Trainees may be considered on a Band 5 training contract whilst training.
Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview).
The post holder is part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services, according to National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Quality Managements System (QMS) Operating Procedures.
The Trust is invested in continuing professional development. In addition to the national 4 tier structure, the service structure includes an additional 2 tiers comprised of Clinical Specialist and Senior Assistant Practitioner. The post holder has the potential to move towards career progression clinically and at service level. They will also support in the management of the service as directed by the Clinical Superintendent Mammographer over all 7 sites. Join us at SWBT and be part of a service with a vision.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We Have Three Newly Emerging Strategic Objectives
* Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
* Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
* Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Syeda Alam Job title: Programme Manager Email address: syeda.khan@nhs.net Telephone number: 0121 507 4967
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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