Job summary
Do you have a post graduate qualification in Mammography or are you interested in studying for one?

The Breast Imaging Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have a part time position available, for a qualified, HCPC registered Radiographer. Applications are welcome from those who are due to qualify in Radiography and require training in breast, in line with Annex 21 guidance.

As a qualified Mammographer you will participate in breast screening, assessment and symptomatic clinics within the static units of The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford as well as performing screening mammography on mobile units at various locations throughout rural Shropshire. It is therefore essential that you hold a current UK full driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

With a flexible approach to work you will be required to work shift patterns to meet the demands of the expanding screening population and symptomatic workload.

The nature of this role is that it is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

Your primary base will be The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Main duties of the job
You must be committed to providing a high quality mammography service and be capable of working with accuracy and speed to NHS Breast Screening Programme standards and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

• To carry out mammography examinations on Shropshire Breast Screening Service clients and symptomatic patients, to the standard set by the NHS Breast Screening Programme, and to undertake all associated quality assurance procedures to maintain the service at the national standard.
• Provide an excellent, professional breast imaging service to all users.
• Undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2000.
• Justify medical exposures using departmental examination protocols, own knowledge and experience to ensure a safe and effective mammographic service.
• Practice all radiation protection procedures.
• Undertake a demanding workload whilst maintaining a high standard of radiography and client/patient care.
• Return the hard drive to the breast screening static unit at the end of the working day and upload images onto PACS.
• Maintain appropriate records (paper and IT) in compliance with IR(ME)R and departmental procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and any faults or concerns are reported and recorded in the room fault book, and to follow IR(ME)R 2000 relating to equipment handover.
• Perform and record outcomes for all necessary equipment QA tests in line with NHSBSP requirements.

About us
Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job with good work-life balance in a stunningly beautiful rural location within easy reach of the West Midlands conurbation? If so, we would like to welcome you to join our friendly, supportive team.

You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time as, having recently being awarded more than £300 million government funding, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is about to undergo a major transformation as part of our sustainable services programme. This will lead to breast imaging and surgery being co-located at one of the two hospital sites in a purpose built breast services department.

Our department is committed to radiographer role extension and CPD and currently has Advanced Practitioners undertaking stereo core biopsy and film-reading and Assistant Practitioners performing screening and symptomatic mammography.

Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Qualifications
Essential

• DCR / BSc in Radiography
• Postgraduate qualification in Mammography
• HCPC registration

Experience
Essential

• A broad spectrum of experience in general radiography
• Experience of working in mammography
• Up to date CPD portfolio
• Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHSBSP

Skills
Essential

• Able to participate in clinical mammography in screening, assessment and symptomatic clinics
• Able to maintain heavy screening workload
• Able to work to within examination time constraints of breast screening
• Able to prioritise workload and manage/supervise area of work
• Mentoring trainees
• Able to use hospital/radiology IT systems
• Equipment QA testing and fault reporting

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the following Radiology computer systems:-

Knowledge
Essential

• IR(ME)R 2017 regulations
• IRR 2017
• COSHH
• Mammography techniques
• Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme

Other
Essential

• Able to travel to and from all remote screening sites for screening duties
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

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.
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).
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