Mammography Assistant Breast Imaging Department
An exciting opportunity has risen to join the Breast Imaging team as a Mammography Assistant.
We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist in giving individualized care to patients.
The post holder will form part of the East Cheshire NHS Breast Imaging team.
Main duties of the job
The Mammography Assistant is expected to actively participate as a member of the breast imaging team and is responsible for contributing towards the smooth and efficient running of the department.
The Mammography Assistant will assist the radiologists and radiographers in giving individualized care to the patients. The Mammography Assistant is expected to chaperone patients, including during interventional procedures, giving support and care in a professional and empathetic way.
They are expected to possess good communication skills to assist in the care of a wide variety of often anxious and worried patients and their families, in addition to working in and liaising with other members of the MDT. A Mammography Assistant must be meticulous and accurate with documentation and IT systems. A good working knowledge of PACS, CRIS and NBSS will be expected after training.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Clinical Imaging NVQ Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 Health care
* Health Care Qualification
* I.T. Qualification
* NVQ 2 Customer Care
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Understanding patient confidentiality and data protection
* Understanding infection control and prevention
* Effective Communication
* Prioritise and organise workload
* Ability to work and adapt in challenging situations
* Problem solving/ analytical skills
* Must have keyboard skills
* Experience in using the internet
* Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* CRIS, PAS, PACS, NBSS experience
* NHS Breast Screening Programme
Experience
* Working in a healthcare / NHS environment
* Working with healthcare/NHS I.T. systems
* Providing basic level of care and support
* Working to deadlines
* Customer care
* Working in Radiology
* Use of ANTT
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.
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