Mammographer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Post Holder will work closely with the Radiologists, Superintendent Radiographers, radiographers and all other colleagues within Breast Imaging.

The Post Holder will also form working relationships with staff from other divisions and clinical business units as required by the role.
• To maintain a high level of clinical expertise
• To encourage and practice "right first time" radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the service
• To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Breast Care Centre respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
• Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information, examination details and post processing requirements on Radiology Information and PACS systems including the NHS BSP system.

To undertake Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography and intravenous injection contrast media in compliance with protocol, following training and if required by the role - if required

To assist in monitoring the quality of service to patients and where appropriate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services

To maintain NHS Breast Screening Programme Image Quality standards for mammographers

To assist in meeting and the collecting of data for the Quality Assurance and Quality control for the NHS BSP

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography
• UK NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate award in mammographic practice
• Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

• Certificate of competency in IV injections
• Member of the Society of Radiographers

Experience

Essential criteria

• Utilising Mammography equipment and positioning techniques of the breast
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment

Desirable criteria

• and positioning techniques of the breast Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment Experience of NHS Breast Screening Programme
• Experience of Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography
• Experience or knowledge of working on a Mobile unit

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstanding
• Ability to communicate easily and effectively with staff and clients, in particular emphasis with distressed individuals recalled to assessment clinics
• Ability to work as part of a Team and build working relationships with people at a multidisciplinary team ll levels within the dept
• An understanding of team working and of own contribution to the team
• Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the role

Desirable criteria

• Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to use and act on own initiative
• Ability to identify and resolve problems

Physical Skills

Essential criteria

• Good health and co-ordination for positioning patients Ability to manoeuvre mammography equipment
• Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs and aid patient transfer Able to deal with body fluid spillages

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Proven good timekeeping and sickness record
• Able to work flexible hours and adapt to changes in the working week
• Able and willing to work at other UHL hospitals sites and mobile units in the community.
• Full clean UK Driving licence (manual) and able to use own care if required

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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