Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated hardworking, Radiographer-Mammographer to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

University Hospitals Birmingham manages The South Birmingham Breast Screening Programme and provides Breast Symptomatic Services across Birmingham and Solihull.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mammography examinations within both screening and symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be primarily based at the South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit and its associated mobile screening units, working in line with NHSBSP guidelines and South Birmingham Breast Unit QMS operating procedures. There also maybe occasions where duties are undertaken at Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.

Please note, this is not a training post.

Applicants must hold the Postgraduate Award in Mammography, a Radiography Degree (or equivalent), and have experience of working in Breast Screening and symptomatic Breast Services.

Current HCPC registration is essential.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will perform high standard mammography examinations in accordance with local protocols and provide support to the breast services team for both breast screening and symptomatic services, and support the smooth running of the clinics, working with the wider breast team including mammographers, assistant practitioners and imaging department assistants. The role also involves contributing to the training and development of team members across all aspects of digital mammography, image guided interventional procedures, and digital imaging.

Please see attached job description for further information.

About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
• State registered radiographer.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in breast screening.
• Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
• Wide range of practical experience
• Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience in general radiography
• Knowledge of NHS BSP

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative.
• Ability to train and influence colleagues.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to participate in audit activities.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• Desire to perform well both professionally and personally.
• Caring, empathetic approach to patients/carers.

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).

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.