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Assistant Practitioner - Mammography INTERNAL ONLY
NHS AfC: Band 4
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
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Internal only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to train as an Assistant Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly Breast Screening team within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme.
The successful candidate will provide an excellent patient experience and high-quality service to all, utilising best practise techniques and personalised empathetic care.
As a member of the Mammography team, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary breast team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, in both the screening and symptomatic sectors.
We are committed to enhancing our service and providing opportunities for both personal and professional development. The successful candidate will ensure that the provision of a high-quality service is maintained and that mammographic images are produced in accordance with both NHS Breast Screening Programme
Applicants must be willing to complete the Level 4 Apprentice Mammography Associate Practitioner training is completed at the earliest opportunity. Experience working in the NHS Breast Screening Programme would be an advantage with an NVQ level 3 in health and social skills or equivalent experience being an essential requirement.
This is a development role starting at Band 3 progressing to Band 4 on completion of level 4 Apprentice Mammography Associate Practitioner.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
· Perform mammograms under the direct and indirect supervision of a mammographic radiographer, meeting the standards outlined by the NHSBSP
· Provide general assistance to the clinical team during mammographic procedures, ultrasound and interventional procedures within the department.
· Provide a high level of care to clients
· Exercise care in the handling of clients and ensure confidentiality of their details at all times.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The West Berkshire Breast Screening service is part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. We are part of the main radiology department and offer breast screening to all those registered as female with a GP in the west of the county of Berkshire. The service invites approximately 20,000 women a year for breast screening.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Carry out mammography screening and assessment sessions as arranged.
Provide a high level of care to clients
Provide general assistance to the clinical team during mammographic procedures
Support staff working within the breast screening team
Ensure that working practices comply with district and departmental policies on Health & Safety, Radiation and Data Protection
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSEs graded C/4 or above in Maths and English. Functional skills are acceptable in lieu of GCSEs
- IELTs overall score of at least 7, with a score no lower than 6.5 in any area - where relevant
- NVQ level 3
Meini prawf dymunol
- Use of NBSS
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous work in a health care setting
- Evidence of recent clinical experience within a Radiology Department, e.g. as a Radiographic Assistant
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience working within a radiology department or the NHSBSP
- Understanding of IRMER
Additional
Meini prawf hanfodol
- UK driving licence with access to car
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to use hospital pool cars
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Claire Morris
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Mammographer/Practice Educator
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0118 322 8282
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
In the absence of Claire Morris please ask to speak to Wendy Bayliss, Breast Screening Service Lead
Rhestr swyddi gyda Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector