Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology - Breast Screening
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-L
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- RLI (with cross bay working)
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Practitioner - Breast Screening
NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Advanced Practitioner with knowledge and experience within Breast Diagnostic Services to join our team.
In this key role you will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team working across the Breast Screening Service for the North Lancashire and South Cumbria areas and the Trust’s Symptomatic Service. In return we offer a busy, friendly, supportive working environment with a competitive salary in a fantastic location near and within the Lake District National Park.
The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, with a BSc or diploma in Radiography and appropriate post graduate qualifications. We are seeking either an Advanced Practitioner with Post Graduate qualifications in at least one area of advanced practice, or a Trainee Advanced Practitioner who will be supported through Post Graduate qualification training.
Main duties of the job
The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service is a highly performing service for Breast Screening with a dedicated, caring and professional team of Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers and Administrative teams. The unit is fully digital with a robust PACS system. Our Radiology team is also part of the strong and effective UHMB Breast Multidisciplinary Team alongside members of the Surgical, Histopathology, Breast Care Nurses and Oncology services.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking Advanced Practitioner with knowledge and experience within Breast Diagnostic Services to join our team.
In this key role you will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team working across the Breast Screening Service for the North Lancashire and South Cumbria areas and the Trust’s Symptomatic Service. In return we offer a busy, friendly, supportive working environment with a competitive salary in a fantastic location near and within the Lake District National Park.
The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, with a BSc or diploma in Radiography.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Radiography
- Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography
- HCPC Registered Radiographer
Desirable criteria
- NHS Breast Experience
- Postgraduate Qualification in Advanced Practice
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous NHS Breast Imaging Experience
- Experience of PACS/RIS system
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Must be able to work within part of a multidisciplinary team but be able to work independently and be able to use their own initiative when required
- Must be able to work well under pressure
- IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Brooks
- Job title
- Head of Breast Screening
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524591311
- Additional information
Michelle Hill - Deputy Head of Breast Screening - 01524519455
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