Radiographer (Trainee Mammographer) Breast Imaging, Band 5
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
As a member of our team, you will help deliver highly skilled patient focused care within the Breast Imaging Service throughout Gloucestershire. We have 2 mobile screening units and 4 static rooms with 3 mammography equipment suppliers. We perform Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Contrast Enhanced Mammograpy and have Tomography guided biopsy capability on 3 mammography units.The department has a strong research focus and has participated in BRAID/CONTEST/NOSTRA in recent years
Training will be provided to a suitable candidate on a fixed term 24 month contract. On satisfactory completion of the qualification and internal competencies, the candidate will be offered a substantive band 6 radiographer (mammographer) post.
Due to the nature of the work, mammography posts have a gender protected character. This is a genuine occupational requirement and as a result this post is exempt under Schedule 9; Part1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants over 18 should apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will train to perform mammography with precision and speed, at a consistently high technical standard at the Breast Centre and Mobile Screening Units. They will deliver a high-quality service for patients referred to the NHSBSP Breast Screening and Symptomatic breast service.They will also undertake specialised assessment mammography to the standard required by the service.
They will gain and maintain an excellent level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of Breast Imaging. They will develop and maintain positive professional links with medical and non-medical staff within the unit, and with other departments, to promote the highest service standards and collaborative working.They will be a positive ambassador for the Breast Service and maintain a positive attitude toward work.
Mammography is undertaken for the Gloucestershire Breast Imaging service at mobile sites across Gloucestershire and the Breast Imaging Centre in Cheltenham, and the post holder will need to be able to travel independently to all of these locations.
Working for our organisation
We have a friendly dynamic team which invite around 30000 screening patients to attend for mammography each year, in addition to providing all symptomatic mammograms for the whole of Gloucestershire.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this exciting opportunity to train in Mammography
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc Radiography/Radiotherapy or Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- HCPC Registration
- Willingness to study for Level 7 Postgraduate qualification in Mammography
Experience
Essential criteria- Appropriate post qualification experience in NHS Radiology department
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and interest in Breast Imaging
- Experience of a Breast Screening Service or a Breast Symptomatic Service
- Experience of using departmental computerised patient systems - NBSS, PACS and CRIS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential criteria- Able to use all forms of radiographic equipment and the manual dexterity to be able to assist with biopsies
- Evidence of a high standard of radiography
- Able to work under pressure with accuracy whilst maintaining a cheerful and empathetic disposition
- Able to think quickly and assess clinical situations.
- Consistently demonstrate excellent communication abilities
- Ability to travel throughout Gloucestershire
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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