Specialist Radiographer - Mammography
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic Qualified Mammographers to join our team.
Trainee Mammographers welcome to apply - We will accept applications Diagnostic Radiographers looking to specialise in Mammography and are willing to complete the Pg Cert in Mammography.
Trainee Mammographers will be paid trainee salary:Pay will be Annex U/21:
- Year 1- 60% of the top of a Band 6
- Year 2 - 65% of the top of a Band 6
- Year 3 - 70% of the top of a Band 6
- Year 4 - 75% of the top of a Band 6
Part time applicants would be considered.
Previous Applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Due to the current national guidance on Health Promotion within Breast Screening, this opportunity is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Equality Act 2010 (and an equality impact assessment has been completed).
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
We provide both a well-woman screening service (NHSBSP) and a busy symptomatic imaging service. The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service invites around 117,000 women every three years for screening. The service has two mobile units, as well as three static sites at:
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Westmorland General Hospital
- Furness General Hospital
- Mobile Screening Van which rotates around the Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham and Poulton le Fylde region.
Successful candidates will travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria in close proximity of the scenic Lake District.
We are well equipped with new GE Pristina and 3D Mammography sets, with stereotactic biopsy capabilities.
Whilst the role would be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, there would be a requirement to work across all screening sites to meet the need of the service.
The role will also entail providing a symptomatic imaging service.
Candidates are very welcome to arrange a visit to our Breast Unit to discuss a potential move into Mammography.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Post Graduate Award in Mammography
Experience
Essential criteria- Clinical experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- NHS Breast Screening and Symptomatic experience
- Evidence of mentoring
Skills
Essential criteria- Confident with IT systems including PACS/RIS
- UK Driving License
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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
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