Breast Interventional Mammographer - Peterborough

• To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times.
• Be a registered practitioner and authoriser under IR(ME)R being responsible for the justification and authorisation of medical exposures.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning and experience in the field of breast imaging, advising on and carrying out follow-up interventional diagnostics.
• Autonomously deciding suitable biopsy positions and understanding the various factors involved in that decision making.
• To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust.
• Taking an active role in the decision making processes such as multidisciplinary meetings. Liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients’ clinical management.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills to provide concise information to patients and colleagues.
• Act as a mentor/teacher to mammographers, students and other health care professionals giving advice and support ensuring the continual advancement of staff and service development. Share new practices with staff all groups. To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment.
• Regularly undertake/participate in both self and clinical audits and have the ability to present findings. Guide less experience members of staff through the audit process.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Maintain high levels of accuracy in all aspects of mammographic imaging. To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the client while adhering to time constraints.

• To attend and contribute to case discussion at regular multidisciplinary team meetings.
• To attend study days and update training courses required to maintain the Certificate in Mammography, undertake CPD and further training as may be considered necessary to fulfil the professional role.
• To provide supervision and support to junior and non-professional staff.
• To demonstrate and support the teaching of mammographic techniques

• To liaise with the Principal Radiographer/ Breast Screening Manager to determine methods of improving the acceptability of the service to the public.
• To know and understand the Regional Breast Screening Data System, and be able to interpret and enter client data

• Participate in Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit programmes as appropriate
• Maintain a good team working relationship, ensuring good communication at all times

This post is only open to Radiographers that already hold a UK Mammography qualifications will be required to commence training for Interventionalist

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• • BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography
• • Current HCPC registration

• • Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Award in Mammography at Masters level (or working towards)

Experience

• Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience of mentoring and teaching
• Experience of research & audit

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
• Competent & professional approach
• Accurate & thorough with attention to detail
• Reliable & supportive
• Ability to cope with work pressures & workload
• Motivated
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System (NBSS) & Radiology Information System (CRIS)