A full-time post has become vacant at the West of London Breast Screening Service which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, an academic health science centre (AHSC) and the largest trust in the country. The mission of the trust is to provide world-class healthcare for our patients, through excellence in research, education, and training. This is an opportunity to work in one of the largest breast screening units in England where you can make a worthwhile contribution in a warm and friendly environment.
Applications are invited from Radiographers holding the post graduate certificate in Mammography (UK).
The West of London Breast Screening Service provides services to women registered with GPs in Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hillingdon. The service is based at Charing Cross Hospital and has static sites located at Charing Cross Hospital, Ealing Hospital, the Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, St Mary's Hospital, Uxbridge Health Centre, and Hanwell Health Centre. This post necessitates travel across this area. All sites use digital mammography equipment.
This busy service provides the opportunity to work on a rotational basis in our 5 screening clinics as well as our assessment and symptomatic clinic based at Charing Cross Hospital. The successful applicant will work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, undertaking screening and symptomatic radiographic imaging, across the full range of screening and symptomatic sites.
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered, under Section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of radiography, teamwork, and patient care for screening and symptomatic breast services.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time, or job share. Please talk to us at the interview.
Job description
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
* Current HPC registration
* Postgraduate award or Certificate of Competence in Mammography or appropriate experience
Desirable
* Up to date CPD folder with relevant mammography evidence
Experience
Essential
* Significant postgraduate experience
* Must be able to demonstrate understanding & knowledge of current techniques and equipment
Desirable
* To have relevant experience
* Involvement in Quality Management Systems
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
* Be able to perform screening mammography within a specified time constraint
* Team working
* Organisational ability
* IT literate
* Flexible approach to work
Desirable
* Knowledge of breast disease and the NHS Breast Screening Programme
* Knowledge of EXCEL
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
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