Job summary As a breast screening service actively catering for an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area, we are energetically engaged in several key national breast trials such as Prospects and Mammo 50. The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies such as CESM and ABUS alongside current technologies such as tomography. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to undertake interventional stereotactic procedures, to join our forward thinking breast care team and to assist in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer and also to undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP. Trainees may be considered on a Band 6 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) Main duties of the job The Advanced Practitioner - Mammographer Radiographer will undertake Stereotactical procedures by liaising and undertaking clinical procedures with the guidance from our highly skilled clinical team in the breast unit. You will bean expert in all areas of breast stereo procedures, such as biopsy, wire / tag localisations and marker clip placement, adhering to agreed protocols and standards and provide written reports after synthesising patient history seeking a second opinion where necessary tooperate within, organise and supervise service provision in both the Breast Assessment and the mobile Mammography Units. Responsibilities will also include assistingin the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Programme Manager/Superintendent Radiographers. To undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP. Please refer to detailed Job Description for further details About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation 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 this year 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. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue 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 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 Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 381-IM-6944760 Job locations Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography Certificate of Competence in Mammography Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy Film Interpretation Course or study at Masters level/Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound/Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy (or willingness to work towards) Desirable Recognised training certificate eg: NVQ Assessors / Mentor/ supervising /certificate/teaching qualification Post graduate qualification in management Experience Essential Relevant experience in Advanced practice Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience High standard of clinical skills IT Skills Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio Ability to undertake audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography Certificate of Competence in Mammography Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy Film Interpretation Course or study at Masters level/Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound/Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy (or willingness to work towards) Desirable Recognised training certificate eg: NVQ Assessors / Mentor/ supervising /certificate/teaching qualification Post graduate qualification in management Experience Essential Relevant experience in Advanced practice Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience High standard of clinical skills IT Skills Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio Ability to undertake audit 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)