Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic radiography - breast imaging
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 15 months (To be paid under Annex 21 Agenda for Change (75% top of band))
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 164-6400283
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 (to be paid under Annex 21 of AFC T&C's during apprenticeship)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Mammography Associate
Band 4
Job overview
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our breast imaging team at the Nottingham Breast Institute on the Mammography
Associate apprenticeship programme.
In this role you will perform mammographic examinations under the supervision of a state registered practitioner, within the screening and symptomatic breast services. In addition a range of support duties will be undertaken including assisting radiologists, clinicians and radiographers during diagnostic breast investigations. This role will allow you to deliver clinical excellence, build effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and provide positive patient experiences and would ideally be suitable for staff already working within a clinical role.
The successful candidates will be paid under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions for the duration of their training.
Mammography posts have a gendered protected character, due to the nature of the work. This is an occupational requirement, as a result the post is exempt under section 9; part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants should apply.
Main duties of the job
Following initial classroom based learning you will develop within your apprenticeship training programme by learning the technique of
mammography imaging as a valued member of the Trust’s breast imaging team. During your apprenticeship you will learn:
• how to operate specialised mammography equipment safely
• how to produce high quality mammography images
• patient dignity and care
• how to deal calmly with all types of people
• how to promote and maintain professional practice
You will work alongside our experienced team of advanced practitioners, radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic assistants
participating in both screening and symptomatic mammography. On-going support will be provided by our experienced clinical training team and you will receive a salary enabling you to earn as you learn.
To be eligible for the apprenticeship training you will need:
• to hold level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent
• be legally allowed to work in the UK
• have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
Working for our organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
We provide all outpatient services for those requiring diagnosis or treatment in the Nottingham area and we deliver the Nottinghamshire breast screening programme with a screening population of over 117,000 women. Our breast screening service operates over 4 sites, the Nottingham Breast Institute, Ropewalk House and at our 2 mobile units. These mobile units rotate round 6 locations within Nottinghamshire. You would be expected to work at all locations on a rota basis, and therefore it is essential that you hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes.
If you are highly motivated, self-driven and want to be part of our successful team we welcome your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Apprenticeship training
You should:
- Be enthusiastic and punctual and attend all relevant lessons and courses.
- Keep accurate records and prepare for assessments as planned.
- Behave responsibly and in line with standards laid down by the training provider and the Trust.
- Work for the Trust to the best of your ability and in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure all work produced and submitted is your own work.
- Work towards all targets set by your tutor/assessor and make every effort to achieve them within the time set.
- Keep in regular contact with your assessor and provide evidence of knowledge in a timely fashion.
- Play an active part in the progress review process and communicate regularly with the work place mentor.
- Fully commit to achieve all parts of the framework.
Using digital mammography equipment, and under the supervision of a state registered radiographer learn how to take standard 2-D mammograms. This will involve:
- Identifying and checking the client’s personal details and obtaining and recording all information relevant to the procedure
- Ensuring compliance with the procedure is recognised and appropriate action taken if consent is withdrawn at any time
- Positioning the client for the examination
- Irradiating the woman in order to produce an image
- Ensuring images and examination details are appropriately recorded and stored
- Using excellent communication skills
Mammography Provision
- To take mammograms under the supervision of a state registered radiographer on both symptomatic and asymptomatic women at static and mobile sites. This will involve:
- Identifying and checking the client’s personal details and obtaining and recording all information relevant to the procedure
- Ensuring compliance with the procedure is recognised and appropriate action taken if consent is withdrawn at any time
- Positioning the client for the examination
- Irradiating the woman in order to produce an image
- To ensure images and examination details are appropriately recorded and stored
- Use digital mammography equipment
- To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography
- Adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice including IR(ME)R
- To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards
- Manage own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow
- To work within the Mammography Associate Scope of Practice and own competencies and will recognise and seek assistance when required
- To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary meetings
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English - level 2 / GCSE level 9-4
- Maths - level 2 / GSCE level 9-4
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Significant experience working within a clinical healthcare setting
- • Significant experience of working with the public
- • Able to use a keyboard and experience of entering client/patient data
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- • Able to demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- • Ability to be able to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential criteria
- • Able to recognise when to request the assistance of a senior
- • Able to gather simple clinical observations, recognise changes in a patient’s condition and report the changes to a senior.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- • Good organisational skills
- • Able to plan own workload in order to meet needs of the service
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- • Able to undertake frequent moderate physical effort for short periods
- • Able to move supplies or equipment with help of mechanical aids if required
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- • Car driver and access to a car for work purposes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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
- Leanne Calderwood
- Job title
- Radiography Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812275845
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