Job summary An opportunity has opened for radiographers with an interest in breast imaging to come & join our friendly multi-disciplinary breast team based at the Nottingham Breast Institute. Ideally you will hold a UK recognised mammography qualification, but training can be provided for the right person. After successful completion you will undertake mammography practice within the NHS Breast Screening Programme & the Symptomatic Breast Service, meeting the needs of our patients by delivering high-quality care. Both full time and part time hours are available. You will hold a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, have current radiographic experience and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. A full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential. Mammography posts have a gendered protected character, due to the nature of the work. This is an occupational requirement, as a result the post is exempt under section 9; part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants should apply. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Rotate between static and mobile sites completing high quality mammography examinations for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Complete specialised mammography techniques including, contrast enhanced spectral mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. Analyse the quality of both your own and the mammograms of junior staff making appropriate adjustments as necessary. Plan and prioritise your own workload, and the workload of junior staff to maintain service and clinic workflow. Complete quality assurance tests for digital mammography equipment analysing the results and acting appropriately according to local rules and NHSBSP guidelines. Provide a high standard of patient care and communication to your patients and their relatives and communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions. Supervise and support Assistant Practitioners. About us Our breast screening service operates over 2 static and 2 mobile sites. You will rotate to each of these locations whilst supporting and supervising our assistant practitioners. As a Training Centre we train mammographers as part of the Post Graduate Award in Breast Imaging Practice and provide a variety of study days which our staff have opportunity to attend. We actively encourage and support CPD activities and have won "Best Poster" at the Symposium Mammographicum on multiple occasions. The Nottingham Breast institute provides outpatient symptomatic services and delivers breast screening to a screening population of over 100,000 women. You will work alongside our experienced team of advanced practitioners, radiographers and assistant practitioners in both screening and symptomatic mammography. You will also contribute to our family history, breast cancer follow-up and screening assessment clinics and will perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-6905519 Job locations Nottingham City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Mammography Provision - after a successful training period Mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at both static and mobile sites. Specialised mammography techniques including stereotactic localisation, contrast enhanced spectral mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography Analyse the quality of own and others mammograms on a day to day basis and make appropriate adjustments or actions. Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow. To adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice with particular regard to IR(ME)R To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary team meetings To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards Other duties as required to maintain the mammography service to a high standard of delivery Quality Assurance To perform regular quality assurance tests on direct digital mammography equipment at mobile and static sites, analyse the results and act appropriately according to local rules and NHSBSP guidelines. Assist the Quality Assurance Lead Radiographer as required Patient/Client Care /Communication Provide high standard of patient care and communication Be aware of individual client and patient needs and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations Communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions Communicate effectively with clients and patients from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviours, learning or physical disabilities or who have just received bad news. Supervisory and Support Duties To supervise and support Radiographic Assistants in their role To supervise and support Assistant Practitioners in their role, particularly when undertaking mammography examinations and quality assurance activities To support Assistant Practitioners and others to maintain service and clinic workflow To supervise and support newly qualified staff and radiographers undergoing training in the Postgraduate Award in Mammography To assist and train junior staff in own subject To provide theoretical and practical training and support to the Assistant workforce in continuing professional development activities To provide advice and support to visiting students and other health professionals Providing support to radiologists and advanced practitioners during clinical and radiographic procedures Research and Development Undertake research and development activities as required including radiographic and clinical audit Assisting with equipment evaluation as required Continuing Professional Development Maintain own CPD file Maintain up to date knowledge and skills appropriate for the role Service Development/Implementation Undertake activities as required to support the development of the service and to support the implementation of service improvements Physical and Financial Resources Responsible for safe use of expensive, highly complex specialist equipment Information Resources To maintain accurate and legible handwritten records To enter patient data onto computer based systems to maintain accurate records Use of NBSS (national breast screening computer system), CRIS, (the Trust radiology information system) and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) To maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient information all times in accordance with Trust policy Physical Skills/ Effort Developed physical skills will be required to manipulate objects and machines and to position patients accurately Frequent moderate physical effort for short periods throughout the day will be required to undertake duties and maintain workflow Drive own car to and from mobile sites Mental and Emotional Effort High levels of concentration required for frequent short periods of time throughout the day and sometimes for longer periods during imaging and clinical procedures Ability to act appropriately under distressing or emotional circumstances Job description Job responsibilities KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Mammography Provision - after a successful training period Mammography examinations on symptomatic and asymptomatic patients at both static and mobile sites. Specialised mammography techniques including stereotactic localisation, contrast enhanced spectral mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography Analyse the quality of own and others mammograms on a day to day basis and make appropriate adjustments or actions. Plan and prioritise own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow. To adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice with particular regard to IR(ME)R To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary team meetings To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards Other duties as required to maintain the mammography service to a high standard of delivery Quality Assurance To perform regular quality assurance tests on direct digital mammography equipment at mobile and static sites, analyse the results and act appropriately according to local rules and NHSBSP guidelines. Assist the Quality Assurance Lead Radiographer as required Patient/Client Care /Communication Provide high standard of patient care and communication Be aware of individual client and patient needs and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations Communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions Communicate effectively with clients and patients from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviours, learning or physical disabilities or who have just received bad news. Supervisory and Support Duties To supervise and support Radiographic Assistants in their role To supervise and support Assistant Practitioners in their role, particularly when undertaking mammography examinations and quality assurance activities To support Assistant Practitioners and others to maintain service and clinic workflow To supervise and support newly qualified staff and radiographers undergoing training in the Postgraduate Award in Mammography To assist and train junior staff in own subject To provide theoretical and practical training and support to the Assistant workforce in continuing professional development activities To provide advice and support to visiting students and other health professionals Providing support to radiologists and advanced practitioners during clinical and radiographic procedures Research and Development Undertake research and development activities as required including radiographic and clinical audit Assisting with equipment evaluation as required Continuing Professional Development Maintain own CPD file Maintain up to date knowledge and skills appropriate for the role Service Development/Implementation Undertake activities as required to support the development of the service and to support the implementation of service improvements Physical and Financial Resources Responsible for safe use of expensive, highly complex specialist equipment Information Resources To maintain accurate and legible handwritten records To enter patient data onto computer based systems to maintain accurate records Use of NBSS (national breast screening computer system), CRIS, (the Trust radiology information system) and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) To maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient information all times in accordance with Trust policy Physical Skills/ Effort Developed physical skills will be required to manipulate objects and machines and to position patients accurately Frequent moderate physical effort for short periods throughout the day will be required to undertake duties and maintain workflow Drive own car to and from mobile sites Mental and Emotional Effort High levels of concentration required for frequent short periods of time throughout the day and sometimes for longer periods during imaging and clinical procedures Ability to act appropriately under distressing or emotional circumstances Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent or Diploma of the College of Radiographers UK recognised Postgraduate Award in Breast Imaging Practice (or equivalent UK recognised qualification) HCPC Registration or willingness to complete the required masters level training. Experience Essential Experience supervising and supporting junior staff Current radiography experience Desirable Current experience in mammography practice Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to analyse quality of own work and make appropriate adjustments and actions Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to plan and organise own workload Able to support junior or less experienced colleagues in order to maintain service and workflow Physical skills Essential Able to undertake moderate effort for short periods of time constantly throughout the day Other requirements Essential Holds full UK driving license and has access to own car for work purposes Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent or Diploma of the College of Radiographers UK recognised Postgraduate Award in Breast Imaging Practice (or equivalent UK recognised qualification) HCPC Registration or willingness to complete the required masters level training. Experience Essential Experience supervising and supporting junior staff Current radiography experience Desirable Current experience in mammography practice Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to analyse quality of own work and make appropriate adjustments and actions Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to plan and organise own workload Able to support junior or less experienced colleagues in order to maintain service and workflow Physical skills Essential Able to undertake moderate effort for short periods of time constantly throughout the day Other requirements Essential Holds full UK driving license and has access to own car for work purposes 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Nottingham City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)