To be an integral member of the Breast Team performing specified diagnostic examinations to ensure the highest standards of care and ‘right first time’. This is a clinical role. The post holder will work in specified areas of the department only and be responsible to qualified Practitioners (Radiographers) for their actions. The post holder will ensure that the patient experience is always at the forefront of their interactions with the client group and will promote and suggest ideas that would transform services to maximize productivity and efficiency.
To be able to use radiographic technique specific to area to acquire required diagnostic images according to protocols and own scope of practice.
To support the Imaging department in order to provide diagnostic imaging for all patient types which are included within own scope of practice.
To plan, organise and prioritise own patient workload.
To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed including the radiology computer system.
To follow policies and protocols as defined by the local work area, imaging directorate and Trust.
Training to a high standard to be able to produce Mammograms in the Breast Unit.
Will consider trainees who will commence on a Band 3.
Closing date of applications: 28 April 2025
Interview date: 12 May 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Elaine Lewis
Job title: Superintendent Mammographer
Email address: elaine.lewis4@nhs.net
Telephone number: 013322785982
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