Mammographer in Breast Diagnostics

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced mammographer to join the Breast diagnostics Team at Barts Health, Assisting Radiologists and Radiographers within Breast Imaging.

This is a clinical role requiring knowledge of assistant diagnostics practices within NHS service.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job
• Perform high-quality mammographic examinations for patients referred with breast symptoms such as a lump, pain, nipple or skin changes, distortion or discharge.
• Take appropriate mammographic views and additional views as requested, ensuring accurate positioning and optimal image quality.
• Obtain and document relevant clinical history and ensure significant signs or symptoms are appropriately recorded and communicated.
• Support patients attending one-stop and assessment clinics, providing reassurance and clear explanations throughout the examination.
• Work closely with radiologists, radiographers, surgeons, breast clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Depending on level of training and scope of practice, assist with or undertake advanced breast imaging procedures, including image-guided interventions and biopsy procedures.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 documents, please view the attachment

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Hold DCR(R) or BSc Hons degree (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Current and up-to-date Registration with the HCPC
• Recognised additional specialist training equivalent to Master's level plus practical experience: Breast Imaging Theory and Practice
• Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects

Desirable criteria

• Certificate of competence in venous cannulation and administration of contrast agent
• Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Interventional Procedures of the Breast
• Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Image Interpretation of the Breast
• Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Ultrasound of the Breast
• Recognised Post Graduate qualification in Practice Education

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post graduate experience in Radiography
• Substantial previous experience of Mammography and other techniques to be competent to : • adapt to individual patient anatomy to produce specific standard and non standard mammographic views. • enable training of junior staff and students
• Experience of a range of Mammographic procedures
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of service improvement
• Experience of setting up Breast Biopsy equipment
• Experience of imaging core biopsy and surgical excision specimens, often requiring physical handling of fresh specimens.
• Previously undertaken Breast Screening Quality Assurance
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Previous experience of participation in research projects

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• An excellent level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of breast imaging to include technique and procedures, supplemented by short specialist courses.
• Working Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations
• Good understanding and knowledge of NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programme.
• Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days.
• Experience with clinical audit, research and quality assurance.Awareness of NHS targets and pathways that affect Radiology.
• Up to date knowledge current and emerging issues in Breast Imaging and Breast Cancer treatment
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Service Improvement methodology
• Knowledge of how to undertake a risk assessment
• Experience/ working knowledge of PACS

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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