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Job summary

Main area
Mammography
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent: or annex 21 if training required.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-BIR-433
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
per annum / pro rata
Closing
28/07/2024 23:59

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Breast Imaging Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Do you have a post graduate qualification in Mammography or are you interested in studying for one? Have you have been out of Radiography for some time and think you might like to return to work in Mammography? 

The Breast Imaging Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a qualified, HCPC registered Radiographer to join its multi-professional team. Full training will be provided if necessary in line with Annex 21. 

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 Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. 

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.

Working for our organisation

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. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience of working in the NHSBSP

Skills

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

Knowledge

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

Other

Essential criteria
  • 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

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Cat Rowlands
Job title
Lead Superintendent and Programme Manager Breast
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261080
Additional information

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact;

Cat Rowlands, Lead Superintendent or Sian Burley, Deputy Superintendent. 

Phone: 01743 261080

Email[email protected] OR [email protected] 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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