Advanced Practitioner Mammographer-Radiography
As a breast screening service actively catering for an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area, we are energetically engaged in several key national breast trials such as Prospects and Mammo 50. The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies such as CESM and ABUS alongside current technologies such as tomography. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to undertake US procedures, to join our forward thinking breast care team and to assist in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer and also to undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP. Trainees may be considered on a Band 6 training contract whilst training. Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous ultrasound practitioner as part of the clinical team in the breast clinic. To operate within, organise and supervise service provision in both the Breast Assessment and the mobile Mammography Units. To assist in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer. To undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.
To be expert in all areas of breast ultrasound, including interventional procedures such as biopsy, aspirations, wire / tag localisations and marker clip placement adhering to agreed protocols and standards. To provide written reports after synthesising patient history and scan findings into a diagnosis, seeking a second opinion where necessary.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country\'s most culturally diverse areas. It\'s a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It\'s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we\'re \"with you all the way\" we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
* Certificate of Competence in Mammography
* Film Interpretation Course or study at Masters level/Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound/Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy (or willingness to work towards)
* Recognised training certificate eg: NVQ Assessors / Mentor/ supervising /certificate/teaching qualification
Experience
* Relevant experience in Advanced practice
* Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
* High standard of clinical skills
* IT Skills
* Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio
* Ability to undertake audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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