Mammographer

Job title:

Mammographer

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Mammographerto join our busy Breast Centre based in Reading. We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team providing a first class service to our patients. Our staff rotate through our Screening and symptomatic services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and remote sites around West Berkshire.In addition to holding the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or relevant Radiography Degree, you must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Award in Mammography or Certificate of Competence in Mammography from the College of Radiographers Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and currently residing in the United Kingdom. This position is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act and is therefore only open to female applicants.Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required. The mobile Breast Screening Units are relocatable around West Berkshire, and not always accessible via public transport.Main duties of the jobParticipate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast ServiceProvide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.Required to work within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Centre based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the mammography suite in the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)About usThe West Berkshire Breast Screening Service at present provides regular screening for 78,000 women over 3 years in a Breast Screening unit located opposite The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and on two mobiles which visit various sites around the lovely countryside of West Berkshire. In addition we also cover the symptomatic service within the Royal Berkshire Hospital and West Berkshire Community Hospital .We have recently upgraded two of our x-ray machines to Siemens Revelations, both with associated Biopsy & Tomosynthesis.Date posted27 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata for part time candidatesContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number193-6633249UCG6MJob locationsRoyal Berkshire Hospital – Breast Screening21a Craven RoadReadingRG1 5LEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast ServiceThe post holder will provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.The postholder will be a role model for the profession and will participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staffThey will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and be responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needsThe post is based in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, which is part of the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustThe postholder will be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s) Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast ServiceThe post holder will provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.The postholder will be a role model for the profession and will participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staffThey will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and be responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needsThe post is based in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, which is part of the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustThe postholder will be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5
• Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques

Desirable

• Previous experience within a breast screening or symptomatic breast service
• Experience of staff supervision and/or training

QualificationsEssential

• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification

QualificationsEssential

• BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5
• Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques

Desirable

• Previous experience within a breast screening or symptomatic breast service
• Experience of staff supervision and/or training

QualificationsEssential

• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification

QualificationsEssential

• BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)

Expected salary

£35392 – 42618 per year

Location

Reading

Job date

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:10:20 GMT

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