View Jobs Description
The Role:
As a Mammographer with us, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the breast clinics to detect breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies, presenting them for diagnosis. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.
What You'll Do:
- Greeting patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
- Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
- Conduct mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintain production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensure operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keep mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
- Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Experience and skills:
- Able to demonstrate post-qualification experience
- Experience in/understanding of UK diagnostic radiography
- Desirable - Varied experience within all aspects of radiography; general/CT/MRI/US
- Evidence of effective staff liaison and co-operative working
- Evidence of empathetic and a holistic approach to patient care
- Experience in private health sector
- Experience with resolving complaints satisfactorily
- Some knowledge of report writing
- Evidence of effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Able to make independent judgments/decisions, ability to solve problems
- Able to work flexibly to achieve Genesis Care business objectives
- Able to act as a trainer and mentor for new/more junior staff
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiography (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Other requirements for this role:
- Work out of hours in order to ensure that breakdowns or crises are resolved with minimum impact to service and treatments from time to time
- Wear a uniform, when on duty
- Adhere to company standards in respect of appearance, behaviour and demeanour
Discover what's in store for you when you join the Genesis Care UK team:
- Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
- Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
- Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
- Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
- Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
- Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.
Genesis Care UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join Genesis Care UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Mammography: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Reference ID: R0021146